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V132 DJB

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,364 mi
Last recorded102,364 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV132 DJB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 102,364 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,362 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 96,297 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,054 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,167 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes over fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre tread 6.0mm + slightly worn edges

offside front tyre tread 4.0mm + slightly worn edges

offside rear tyre tread 6.0mm + slightly worn edges + nail in tread

Fail 14 Apr 2010 84,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes over fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre tread 6.0mm + slightly worn edges

offside front tyre tread 4.0mm + slightly worn edges

offside rear tyre tread 6.0mm + slightly worn edges + nail in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes over fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes over fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2007 71,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes over fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2006 65,182 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 65,182 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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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V132 DJB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V132 DJB, 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 V132 DJB registered?

V132 DJB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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