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S825 XHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,196 mi
Last recorded86,196 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009 86,196 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 81,953 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 76,580 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 70,509 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 70,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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S825 XHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 87,490 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 S825 XHJ, 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 27 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S825 XHJ registered?

S825 XHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S825 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S825 XHJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S825 XHJ have outstanding finance?

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