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S876 XAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,953 mi
Last recorded102,953 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 XAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,953 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 102,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,112 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 92,725 miles

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

front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,205 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 89,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 81,104 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 81,104 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 71,877 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 71,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Existing MOT for this vehicle expires on 19/12/2007. If submitted for retest up to 19/11/2007 it can only have 12 month certificate. If submitted for retest after 19/11/2007 it could have up to 13 month certificate.

Front tyres are very worn at inner shoulders.

Offside rear tyre is very perished at outer shoulder.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 65,674 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 60,113 miles

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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S876 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S876 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 S876 XAV registered?

S876 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S876 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S876 XAV shows 12 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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