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NAR 89

2001 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,489 mi
Last recorded46,489 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAR 89
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 46,489 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 46,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 46,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 45,248 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,558 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 43,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 42,859 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,905 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 40,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

screen wash tank leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,002 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,506 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,345 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,916 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,224 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,169 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,108 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,044 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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NAR 89 is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NAR 89, 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 NAR 89 registered?

NAR 89 is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is NAR 89 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAR 89 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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