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V322 PKN

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,971 mi
Last recorded141,971 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV322 PKN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 141,971 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2019 141,969 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2018 133,281 miles

front drop links slight play

nsf tyre worn

Fail 26 Mar 2018 133,280 miles

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

front drop links slight play

nsf tyre worn

Pass 18 Apr 2017 125,738 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 125,738 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 121,119 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel filler spout corroded

parking brake limits only just met

oil leak contaminating front brakes

Fail 6 Apr 2016 121,119 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel filler spout corroded

parking brake limits only just met

oil leak contaminating front brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,509 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 111,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front discs corroded

front pads appear low inner

Pass 16 Dec 2013 101,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 97,914 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 92,741 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 87,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,683 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 78,334 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 78,334 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 70,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 66,102 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 22 Dec 2005 60,716 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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V322 PKN is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V322 PKN, 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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V322 PKN is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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