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P150 DAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,886 mi
Last recorded25,886 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 DAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 25,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 25,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 25,641 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 25,509 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 25,478 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 25,418 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,326 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 24,066 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 23,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,740 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,800 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,778 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 20,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 19,866 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 19,866 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 19,562 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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P150 DAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P150 DAV, 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 P150 DAV registered?

P150 DAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is P150 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P150 DAV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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