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S808 XOM

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,123 mi
Last recorded167,123 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 XOM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 167,123 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 148,032 miles

rear brake pipes beginning to corrode. †number plate lights losing brightness.

Fail 11 Oct 2006 146,795 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

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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S808 XOM is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S808 XOM, 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 S808 XOM registered?

S808 XOM is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S808 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 XOM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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