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S719 XAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,180 mi
Last recorded109,180 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS719 XAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,180 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 109,180 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 105,226 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn to limit on inner

Fail 4 Mar 2011 105,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn to limit on inner

Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,624 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2009 94,761 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 94,759 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 88,858 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 88,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,921 miles

Offside front seatbelt webbing deteriorating

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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S719 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S719 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 S719 XAV registered?

S719 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S719 XAV safe to buy?

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