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V202 DSL

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,565 mi
Last recorded86,565 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV202 DSL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,565 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,388 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 69,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 57,989 miles

coolant pipes corroded but not leaking

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

offside front top and bottom anti roll bar link ball joint covers split

oil sump porus and possibly leaking

powered steering pipes corroded but not leaking

suspension arms bushes dry and starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Dec 2008 57,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant pipes corroded but not leaking

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

nearside and offside front brake pipes rusty

nearside and offside rear brake pipes rusty

offside front top and bottom anti roll bar link ball joint covers split

oil sump porus and possibly leaking

powered steering pipes corroded but not leaking

rear heat sheild insecure

suspension arms bushes dry and starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,083 miles

nsf & osf brake discs pitted nsr & osr brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2007 56,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf & osf brake discs pitted nsr & osr brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,200 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 54,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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V202 DSL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V202 DSL, 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 V202 DSL registered?

V202 DSL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V202 DSL safe to buy?

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