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LNX 656L

1973 Ford Cougar

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,008 mi
Last recorded6,008 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNX 656L
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 6,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 5,795 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 5,772 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

near side exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 May 2006 5,041 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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LNX 656L is a 1973 Ford Cougar in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LNX 656L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LNX 656L?

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What year was LNX 656L registered?

LNX 656L is a 1973 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is LNX 656L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNX 656L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LNX 656L have outstanding finance?

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