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S791 XAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 XAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,483 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,244 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,284 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 57,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,882 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,836 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 38,064 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 35,506 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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S791 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S791 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 S791 XAV registered?

S791 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S791 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S791 XAV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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