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S193 XAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,697 mi
Last recorded103,697 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 XAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,697 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake pipes are corroded

both inner sills are showing extensive corrosion

engine oil leak noticed

offside front headlamp is opaque

Fail 9 Sep 2022 103,685 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes are corroded

both inner sills are showing extensive corrosion

engine oil leak noticed

offside front headlamp is opaque

Pass 2 Sep 2021 125,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Fail 27 Aug 2021 125,769 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Pass 25 Aug 2020 119,885 miles

Oil Leak

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Disc's - Brake Test Only Just Passed With 17% Advise New Disc's & Pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear - Brake Test Only Just Passed With 17% Advise New Disc's & Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 119,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Disc's - Brake Test Only Just Passed With 17% Advise New Disc's & Pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear - Brake Test Only Just Passed With 17% Advise New Disc's & Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 115,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,673 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 105,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2017 105,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,848 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 65,787 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2013 65,787 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,538 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,236 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,041 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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S193 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S193 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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S193 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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