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N6 AKG

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,092 mi
Last recorded118,092 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 AKG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 118,092 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,296 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,674 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,810 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2014 101,838 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 94,525 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 94,525 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,256 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 86,367 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 82,402 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 82,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,672 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 77,672 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N6 AKG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N6 AKG, 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

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What year was N6 AKG registered?

N6 AKG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is N6 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 AKG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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