MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,868 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
park brake 16% system may need attention.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
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X498 NEG is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2001 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 75,845 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 X498 NEG, 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 25 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of X498 NEG?
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What year was X498 NEG registered?
X498 NEG is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 11 January 2001.
Is X498 NEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for X498 NEG 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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