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V180 LGH

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,818 mi
Last recorded113,818 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV180 LGH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 113,818 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs slightly lipped

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 19 Feb 2010 110,994 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 110,994 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2009 106,716 miles

slight play near side front lower suspension arm ball jiont

Pass 21 Feb 2008 102,074 miles

bonnet very hard to open

n/s/r flexi brake hose rubbing on wheel

o/s/f flexi brake hose twisted

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Sep 2007 100,312 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 100,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 97,247 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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V180 LGH is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V180 LGH, 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 V180 LGH registered?

V180 LGH is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V180 LGH safe to buy?

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