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R13 LGE

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,762 mi
Last recorded88,762 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 LGE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,762 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,890 miles

Front flexi exhaust becoming worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer sill at rear becoming corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 87,890 miles

Front flexi exhaust becoming worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside outer sill at rear becoming corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,774 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inside edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,810 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 62,810 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,475 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 53,475 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,864 miles

both rear tyres / tread to sidewall starting to split .

Pass 3 Aug 2005 25,803 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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R13 LGE is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R13 LGE, 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 R13 LGE registered?

R13 LGE is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R13 LGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 LGE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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