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S737 XAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,308 mi
Last recorded219,308 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 XAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 219,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 211,834 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 211,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 197,258 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 197,258 miles

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

acceptable oil leak from power steering pipes.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 182,582 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 169,027 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 155,405 miles

osf headlight very slight play, fuel tank straps acceptable rust.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 140,877 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 140,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S737 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S737 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 S737 XAV registered?

S737 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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