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S190 XAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,587 mi
Last recorded112,587 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 XAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2009 112,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

brake pipes and fuel pipes freshly waxed

o/s/f tyre wearin on outside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 112,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes and fuel pipes freshly waxed

o/s/f tyre wearin on outside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 106,439 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 102,996 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 102,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front to rear and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2006 100,281 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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S190 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S190 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S190 XAV registered?

S190 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S190 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S190 XAV shows 6 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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