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Y788 RAR

2001 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,129 mi
Last recorded88,129 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 RAR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 85,540 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,864 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,246 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 78,244 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,446 miles

front brake pads 70% worn (approx)

various oil leaks

Fail 18 Mar 2008 74,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads 70% worn (approx)

various oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2007 73,623 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 57,011 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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Y788 RAR is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y788 RAR, 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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What year was Y788 RAR registered?

Y788 RAR is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y788 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y788 RAR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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