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V251 LVH

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,323 mi
Last recorded95,323 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 LVH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 95,323 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

corrosion on osr disc

corrosion on under body

slight play both front antiroll bar drop links

Pass 21 Sep 2013 93,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 89,390 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,472 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

slight play in o/s/f steering rack.

tail gate struts very weak

Fail 21 Sep 2010 72,444 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

slight play in o/s/f steering rack.

tail gate struts very weak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,415 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 62,258 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear discs worn and corroded

slight oil leak

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,885 miles

both front discs worn and corroded

oil leak

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 21 Aug 2008 51,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front discs worn and corroded

oil leak

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,528 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 35,680 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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V251 LVH is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V251 LVH, 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 V251 LVH registered?

V251 LVH is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V251 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 LVH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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