MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NS windscreen sticker moved before test.
NSR tyre tread out of shape.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSR tyre tread out of shape.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NS windscreen sticker moved before test.
NSR tyre tread out of shape.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSR tyre tread out of shape.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S143 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S143 XAV, 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.
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What year was S143 XAV registered?
S143 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 November 1998.
Is S143 XAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S143 XAV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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