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X489 JAL

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,797 mi
Last recorded92,797 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 JAL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,942 miles

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

heat sheld on exhaust loose

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,487 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 65,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,924 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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X489 JAL is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X489 JAL, 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 X489 JAL registered?

X489 JAL is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X489 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X489 JAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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