1996 Mercury Cougar 4.6L Petrol · N14 TAT
1996 Mercury Cougar (4.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 133,231 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCURY COUGAR
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 4600cc
N14 TAT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 133,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N14 TAT Mileage History
- 24/09/2021132,458 mi
- 21/09/2023132,744 mi+286 mi
- 02/10/2024133,141 mi+397 mi
- 02/10/2025133,231 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 192 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N14 TAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercury Cougar (N14 TAT) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 27 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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