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S990 OUG

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,550 mi
Last recorded112,550 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 OUG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 112,550 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 112,540 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 100,450 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,700 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 83,969 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 63,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S990 OUG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S990 OUG, 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 S990 OUG registered?

S990 OUG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S990 OUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 OUG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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