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V176 FAN

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,069 mi
Last recorded142,069 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV176 FAN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 142,069 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 138,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 134,162 miles

general rust on rear sub-frame

offside front inner sill rusting

Pass 6 Oct 2014 130,321 miles

slight bind on both rear road wheels

Pass 12 Oct 2013 127,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal brake pipes by fuel tank rusting

Pass 11 Oct 2012 121,152 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusting by fuel tank

Pass 10 Oct 2011 117,341 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 112,026 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 111,951 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 106,032 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 99,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,609 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 83,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 74,819 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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V176 FAN is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V176 FAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V176 FAN registered?

V176 FAN is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V176 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V176 FAN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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