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V546 JAV

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,190 mi
Last recorded111,190 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV546 JAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 111,190 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 109,671 miles

A/C compressor leaking fluid

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

gearbox is resting on the subframe possible mount failure

Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,881 miles

note gear box resting on sub frame

Fail 16 Sep 2009 100,879 miles

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

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

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

note gear box resting on sub frame

Pass 30 Jun 2008 89,986 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 75,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,132 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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V546 JAV 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 85.7%.

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 V546 JAV, 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 V546 JAV registered?

V546 JAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V546 JAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V546 JAV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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