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V272 HFL

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,773 mi
Last recorded87,773 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 HFL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,773 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight sidwall damage

Fail 3 Nov 2009 87,770 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre slight sidwall damage

Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 82,179 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Nov 2007 77,680 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 77,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 72,619 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 72,615 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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V272 HFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V272 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 V272 HFL registered?

V272 HFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V272 HFL safe to buy?

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