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X761 RPU

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,782 mi
Last recorded102,782 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 RPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2010 102,782 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 102,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 95,422 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 95,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 69,509 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 69,509 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,212 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 49,497 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,196 miles

front disc pads getting down

Pass 14 Dec 2005 34,968 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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X761 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X761 RPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X761 RPU registered?

X761 RPU is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is X761 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X761 RPU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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