MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear shock absorbers leaking but not excessive at time of test
front number plate cracked
rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes slight play
rear metal brake pipes have corrosion close to limit
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear shock absorbers leaking but not excessive at time of test
front number plate cracked
rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes slight play
rear metal brake pipes have corrosion close to limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
All tyres just above legal limits also rear tyres worn bold on inner edges
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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S490 XOE is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S490 XOE, 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 S490 XOE registered?
S490 XOE is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 December 1998.
Is S490 XOE safe to buy?
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