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V412 JNO

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,059 mi
Last recorded89,059 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV412 JNO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 89,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,139 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,139 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 71,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

flexi pipe cover deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,031 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,049 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,990 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,762 miles

exhaust front pipe flexy mesh broken

Fail 20 Sep 2008 37,754 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexy mesh broken

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,622 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 27,669 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,669 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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V412 JNO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V412 JNO, 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 V412 JNO registered?

V412 JNO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V412 JNO safe to buy?

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