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V127 AAN

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,317 mi
Last recorded116,317 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 AAN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 116,317 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 113,216 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 113,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 106,252 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 106,186 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

lower hand brake effort on n/s rear

Pass 23 Aug 2008 98,618 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 91,847 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 91,847 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2006 84,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 84,647 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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V127 AAN is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V127 AAN, 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.

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What year was V127 AAN registered?

V127 AAN is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V127 AAN safe to buy?

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