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V941 DLJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,097 mi
Last recorded93,097 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV941 DLJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 93,097 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 93,061 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,738 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 91,736 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,185 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 89,184 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 87,300 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 87,300 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2008 79,958 miles

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

offside front and rear side imapct been in accident

pads and discs started to wear

wishbone front bushs started to wear

Pass 3 Jan 2007 65,383 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 51,363 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 51,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

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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V941 DLJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V941 DLJ, 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 V941 DLJ registered?

V941 DLJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V941 DLJ safe to buy?

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