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V686 JST

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,528 mi
Last recorded115,528 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 JST
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 115,528 miles

corrosion to front exhaust mount

dent in o/s/f wheel rim

slight perishing to all sus bushes

slight roughness to o/s/f wheel bearing

some corrosion to fuel tank straps

some corrosion to rear sus sub frame

Fail 21 Oct 2011 115,528 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to front exhaust mount

dent in o/s/f wheel rim

slight perishing to all sus bushes

slight roughness to o/s/f wheel bearing

some corrosion to fuel tank straps

some corrosion to rear sus sub frame

Pass 10 Nov 2010 109,959 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 109,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 105,222 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 105,222 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 100,200 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 6 Oct 2008 100,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edged

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Nov 2007 94,456 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 94,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,366 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 88,366 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V686 JST is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V686 JST, 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 V686 JST registered?

V686 JST is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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