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V234 HFL

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,759 mi
Last recorded149,759 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 HFL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 149,759 miles

nearside front chassis sill has excessive corrosion not likeiy to affect steering or braking at this time

offside front outer chassis sill has excessive corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2013 149,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front chassis sill has excessive corrosion not likeiy to affect steering or braking at this time

offside front outer chassis sill has excessive corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2012 145,654 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 145,654 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 136,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 128,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 128,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 119,955 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 109,384 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 109,384 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2007 100,857 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 85,271 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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V234 HFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V234 HFL, 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 V234 HFL registered?

V234 HFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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