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V407 LWT

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,589 mi
Last recorded120,589 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV407 LWT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 120,589 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 116,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 116,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 116,715 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 107,570 miles

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank securing strap broken

Pass 10 May 2010 107,570 miles

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

fuel tank securing strap broken

Pass 15 May 2009 94,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 85,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

sump is rusty and has slight leak of oil

Fail 20 Jun 2007 73,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,183 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 63,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 631,861 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 63,186 miles

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

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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V407 LWT is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V407 LWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V407 LWT registered?

V407 LWT is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V407 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V407 LWT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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