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V143 NGY

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,937 mi
Last recorded122,937 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 NGY
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 122,937 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 109,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 109,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,212 miles

engine sump corroding

front brake pads getting low

lower coolant pipe and lower brake pipes corroding

lower power steering pipes corroding

offside front floor area corroding

surface corrosion to rear sills

surface corrosion to rear subframe

surface rust to offside front chassis

Fail 10 Oct 2012 102,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine sump corroding

front brake pads getting low

lower coolant pipe and lower brake pipes corroding

lower power steering pipes corroding

offside front floor area corroding

surface corrosion to rear sills

surface corrosion to rear subframe

surface rust to offside front chassis

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,660 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 96,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,360 miles

air bag light on

both rear brake pipes corroding (via fuel tank).

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread

front discs poor condition

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2009 86,469 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 70,147 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,372 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 58,409 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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V143 NGY is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V143 NGY, 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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V143 NGY is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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