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S902 XAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,898 mi
Last recorded66,898 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS902 XAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,898 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 59,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,182 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 56,101 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 54,936 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 54,029 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,274 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,401 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 49,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,138 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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S902 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S902 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 S902 XAV registered?

S902 XAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S902 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S902 XAV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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