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V989 DLB

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,885 mi
Last recorded150,885 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 DLB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 150,885 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing

advise very slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 28 Jan 2014 150,885 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing

advise very slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 6 Jan 2014 140,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

advise slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 19 Dec 2012 136,530 miles

advise air bag light on

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2012 136,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise air bag light on

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Dec 2011 129,245 miles

Both rear brake discs are pitted and worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers are slightly smearing

Pass 31 Dec 2011 129,245 miles

Both rear brake discs are pitted and worn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers are slightly smearing

Fail 7 Dec 2011 128,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc heavily pitted and worn on inner face

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Dec 2010 122,707 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 117,359 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 97,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 93,752 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 90,895 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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V989 DLB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V989 DLB, 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 V989 DLB registered?

V989 DLB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V989 DLB safe to buy?

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