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V387 NVX

1999 Ford Cougar

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,361 mi
Last recorded93,361 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV387 NVX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,361 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 93,359 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,673 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 83,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 76,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,245 miles

Nearside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 66,241 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,565 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,758 miles

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

slight damp on o/s/r caliper

Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,389 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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V387 NVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V387 NVX, 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 V387 NVX registered?

V387 NVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V387 NVX safe to buy?

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