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S987 WHJ

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,146 mi
Last recorded123,146 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 123,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 117,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 117,569 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 111,491 miles

front brake discs worn .front tyres worn on inner edges. rear metal brake pipes corroded. rear brake pad wiring loom adrift.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 111,491 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn .front tyres worn on inner edges. rear metal brake pipes corroded. rear brake pad wiring loom adrift.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 106,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake noisy

Pass 14 Aug 2007 99,969 miles

handbrake just efficient 18%

Fail 13 Aug 2007 99,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 94,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 94,383 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 81,879 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?

Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,383
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
13,390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,699
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,462
position lamp(s) not working 9,511
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,919
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,673
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S987 WHJ is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 87,878 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Cougar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,699 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S987 WHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S987 WHJ registered?

S987 WHJ is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S987 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 WHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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