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V278 OKN

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,230 mi
Last recorded92,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 OKN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 92,230 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 81,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres wearing uneven

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear sub frame corroded slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,600 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear sub frame corroded slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,636 miles

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,212 miles

front brake discs worn

rear discs corroded

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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V278 OKN is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V278 OKN, 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 V278 OKN registered?

V278 OKN is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V278 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 OKN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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