MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,316 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear abs wires, mounting brackets insecure
exhaust rusty
front brake discs rusty surfaces
metal brake pipes rusty
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear brake caliper sticking & not operating correctly
rear brake pads low
as before
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel filler neck corroded
rear brake discs rusty
as before
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS
knock from rear of vehicle -- unable to locate source on test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V281 DJB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V281 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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How do I check the history of V281 DJB?
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What year was V281 DJB registered?
V281 DJB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V281 DJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V281 DJB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V281 DJB have outstanding finance?
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