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S901 XAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,257 mi
Last recorded118,257 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 XAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2017 118,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,020 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 101,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 100,886 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 100,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 94,985 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 94,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 92,201 miles

small chip in windscreen

front and rear discs surface rust

power steering pipes surface rust

rear subframe surface rust

Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,203 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 81,203 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,829 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 66,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,595 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 59,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S901 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 68.8%.

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 S901 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S901 XAV registered?

S901 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S901 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 XAV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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