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V75 HHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,123 mi
Last recorded178,123 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV75 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 178,123 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 172,140 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 172,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 166,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 162,070 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 153,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 145,750 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 135,690 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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V75 HHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V75 HHJ, 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 V75 HHJ registered?

V75 HHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V75 HHJ safe to buy?

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