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S854 XAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,011 mi
Last recorded54,011 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 XAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 52,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,194 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 49,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers (2.4.G.2)

middle rear exhaust mount rubber broken but still supported

Fail 25 Aug 2015 47,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light goes off when putting off side rear fog light on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

middle rear exhaust mount rubber broken but still supported

Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,476 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,562 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 43,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,892 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,265 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S854 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S854 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 S854 XAV registered?

S854 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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