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S214 XAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,619 mi
Last recorded115,619 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS214 XAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 115,619 miles

oil leak.

outer sills corroding.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

slight play offside front track rod end.

slight play offside rear droplink.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 107,959 miles

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm.

offside front tyre low.

oil leak.

play in front wishbone bushes.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 107,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm.

offside front tyre low.

oil leak.

play in front wishbone bushes.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 100,026 miles

play in front wishbone bushes.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,766 miles

front discs worn

oil leak

play in front wishbone bushes.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 83,529 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,304 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,386 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,087 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,759 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 38,531 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 38,530 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front and rear brake discs inner faces rusted and scored.

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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S214 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S214 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 S214 XAV registered?

S214 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S214 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S214 XAV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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