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V514 JAR

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,603 mi
Last recorded95,603 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 JAR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,603 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,309 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,584 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 90,034 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 87,460 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 84,240 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 78,722 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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V514 JAR is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V514 JAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V514 JAR registered?

V514 JAR is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V514 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V514 JAR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V514 JAR have outstanding finance?

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