MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,528 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
nearside rear tyre wearing badly on outer edge
offside rear tyre wearing unevenly
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is V686 JST safe to buy?
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