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V509 LAR

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,263 mi
Last recorded89,263 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 LAR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 89,263 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 May 2012 82,346 miles

slight surface corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,344 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 69,275 miles

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,850 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 47,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,411 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 38,395 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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V509 LAR is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V509 LAR, 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 V509 LAR registered?

V509 LAR is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V509 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V509 LAR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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