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V706 JNO

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,840 mi
Last recorded109,840 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 JNO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,840 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle, suspension and brakes

Fail 25 Nov 2015 109,835 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

surface corrosion underside of vehicle, suspension and brakes

Fail 2 Nov 2015 109,828 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear subframe corroded but not holed at present

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,852 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear suspension crossmember.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,123 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,672 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 79,107 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,965 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 70,226 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 70,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,994 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 60,694 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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V706 JNO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V706 JNO, 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 V706 JNO registered?

V706 JNO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V706 JNO safe to buy?

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