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X388 SAV

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,616 mi
Last recorded107,616 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 SAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,616 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

engine oil leak

near side rear corroded

off side rear corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2010 99,828 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 95,284 miles

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

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

both front wishbones front bushes deteriorated

flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2009 95,284 miles

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

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

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

both front wishbones front bushes deteriorated

flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

n/s/r handbrake low reading

Pass 14 Oct 2008 91,156 miles

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

front brake disks in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inside edge

heatshield insicure

rear drake disks in pooor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2008 91,156 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake disks in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inside edge

heatshield insicure

rear drake disks in pooor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2007 85,229 miles

both front wipers worn

brake pipes at fuel tank area corroded

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,613 miles

brake pipes at side of fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2005 67,577 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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X388 SAV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 82,058 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 X388 SAV, 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 26 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X388 SAV registered?

X388 SAV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X388 SAV safe to buy?

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