MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,235 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
corrosion on offside front floor,not holed.
various suspension components corroded.
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.
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)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs worn
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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S871 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 November 1998.
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