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V345 LOH

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,196 mi
Last recorded115,196 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV345 LOH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 115,196 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 115,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 108,598 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,005 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 97,956 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,254 miles

rear x member corroded & anti roll bar corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2010 92,127 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear x member corroded & anti roll bar corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,463 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 85,463 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,679 miles

blades pooor, o/s/f side light bulb poor

Pass 21 Dec 2006 69,084 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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V345 LOH is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc 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 V345 LOH, 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 V345 LOH registered?

V345 LOH is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V345 LOH safe to buy?

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