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X791 SAV

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,488 mi
Last recorded97,488 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX791 SAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 97,488 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 97,488 miles

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 92,716 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,584 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,513 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 85,513 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 58,680 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 58,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X791 SAV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X791 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X791 SAV?

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What year was X791 SAV registered?

X791 SAV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X791 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X791 SAV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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