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C709 VPM

1986 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,791 mi
Last recorded145,791 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC709 VPM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 145,791 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 145,791 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

All four coil springs heavily corroded

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 145,698 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All road springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 145,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All road springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 132,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake draging slightly

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both steering gaiters (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both doors corroded at bottom

rear suspension noisy

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 132,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bottom of both doors badly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 132,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bottom of both doors badly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 144,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

allfour coil springs corroded

n/s rear tyre cracking inbetween the tread and the sidewall

o/s and n/s doors corroded at the bottom o/s holed

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 144,243 miles

n/s door corroded at bottom

o/s door badly corroded and holed

Oil leak

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 144,152 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

doors corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 143,246 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and n/s doors rusted

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 143,238 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s doors rusted

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 142,692 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 142,683 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 12 Jun 2009 142,353 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade slightly 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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C709 VPM is a 1986 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C709 VPM, 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 40 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C709 VPM is a 1986 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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