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V770 JAV

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,975 mi
Last recorded65,975 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 JAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,975 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,361 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,759 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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V770 JAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V770 JAV, 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 V770 JAV registered?

V770 JAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V770 JAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V770 JAV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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