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N3 ARE

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,533 mi
Last recorded130,533 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 ARE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2008 130,533 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise all front wish bone bushes worn advise to change

advise both rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

advise off side front fog broken

advise rear brake discs worn plus pitted

advise slight bend to off side rear tie bar

Pass 31 Jan 2007 122,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N3 ARE is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 87,490 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 N3 ARE, 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 27 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 N3 ARE?

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What year was N3 ARE registered?

N3 ARE is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is N3 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 ARE shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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