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V616 KHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,244 mi
Last recorded196,244 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2015 196,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 196,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 179,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

tailgate struts weak

undulations in rear tyre tread both sides.

washers weak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 171,270 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges

slight corrosion on rear fuel lines and brake lines

Fail 8 Sep 2011 163,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 163,119 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 149,926 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres 2mm tread on outer edges

Fail 13 Sep 2010 149,926 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres 2mm tread on outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2009 135,860 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 135,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear number plate just starting to delaminate.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 121,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 103,637 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 95,767 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 95,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V616 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V616 KHJ, 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 V616 KHJ registered?

V616 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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