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V214 DLC

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,226 mi
Last recorded130,226 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 DLC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 130,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges.

Offside rear tyre wearing on both edges.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 126,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges.

Oil leaks.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 126,717 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges.

Oil leaks.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,756 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leaks.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 120,756 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leaks.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 113,126 miles

both front suspension lower arm bush's have slight play

slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 25 Aug 2015 113,126 miles

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

both front suspension lower arm bush's have slight play

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,489 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 104,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

noise from rear suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,950 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2012 85,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,922 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,590 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,590 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,528 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 51,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,128 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 45,128 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,415 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 39,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V214 DLC is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V214 DLC, 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 V214 DLC registered?

V214 DLC is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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