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V399 HBH

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,953 mi
Last recorded114,953 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 HBH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2016 114,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 107,355 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 107,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2013 103,528 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2012 99,513 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 99,513 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 94,338 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 94,338 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 88,059 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2009 88,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,337 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 75,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 69,077 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 54,845 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 54,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V399 HBH is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V399 HBH, 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 V399 HBH registered?

V399 HBH is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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