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S715 XAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,705 mi
Last recorded151,705 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 XAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 151,705 miles

BRAKE DISC CONDTION POOR [WORN AND CORRODED]

Pass 3 Dec 2009 151,079 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 151,079 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 146,298 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 146,298 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 137,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 121,404 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 120,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front exhaust clamp corroding

signs that fuel filter has been leaking but not leaking at time of test

slight exhaust blow on front joint

Pass 2 Dec 2005 100,690 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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S715 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S715 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 S715 XAV registered?

S715 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S715 XAV safe to buy?

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