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V453 VRP

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,191 mi
Last recorded121,191 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 VRP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 121,191 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2008 121,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2006 106,817 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2005 86,852 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 86,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V453 VRP is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V453 VRP, 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 V453 VRP registered?

V453 VRP is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V453 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V453 VRP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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