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V839 HOO

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,029 mi
Last recorded118,029 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 HOO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 118,029 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 107,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,742 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,319 miles

nearside rear wheel binding

Fail 9 Jul 2009 68,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear wheel binding

offside front tyre worn from edges

Pass 30 Sep 2005 67,363 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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V839 HOO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V839 HOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V839 HOO registered?

V839 HOO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V839 HOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V839 HOO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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