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V49 OOC

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,037 mi
Last recorded126,037 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 OOC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 126,037 miles

condition on o/s/f anti-roll bar link boot

corrosion and grease on brake and main brake pipes BORDERLINE

Pass 26 Nov 2012 118,497 miles

both front indicators fadi8ng BORDERLINE

both front tyres only just legal on inner edges 1.6mm BORDERLINE

corrosion and grease on both front brake pipes

corrosion and grease on main brake pipes BORDRLINE

wear in front wishbone bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2011 112,481 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes & o/s/f

wear in rear inner anti roll bar bushes borderline

Pass 5 Nov 2010 103,962 miles

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 25 Sep 2009 101,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 97,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 97,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 91,849 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 85,532 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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V49 OOC is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V49 OOC, 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 V49 OOC registered?

V49 OOC is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V49 OOC safe to buy?

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