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S928 NVP

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,597 mi
Last recorded116,597 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS928 NVP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 116,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel filter corrded

Pass 7 May 2013 116,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filter corrded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 111,929 miles

Inner Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2011 111,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2010 106,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 105,690 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 105,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 103,747 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 103,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S928 NVP is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S928 NVP, 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 S928 NVP registered?

S928 NVP is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S928 NVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S928 NVP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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