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S871 XAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,235 mi
Last recorded122,235 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 XAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,235 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to fuel pipes and powersteering pipes

corrosion to inner sill areas which are not deemed excessive

Fail 16 Oct 2015 122,229 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to fuel pipes/powersteering pipes/brake pipes but not excessive

corrosion to inner sill areas which are not deemed excessive

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge, stepped design tread

Pass 15 Oct 2014 116,069 miles

corrosion on offside front floor,not holed.

various suspension components corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 116,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wipers smearing.

corrosion on offside front floor,not holed.

various suspension components corroded.

Pass 23 May 2013 108,991 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,323 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 107,312 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,641 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 104,563 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 100,985 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 97,342 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 97,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 89,400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 80,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,850 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 70,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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S871 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S871 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 S871 XAV registered?

S871 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S871 XAV safe to buy?

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