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V513 LHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,744 mi
Last recorded96,744 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV513 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 96,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 93,261 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 91,021 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 91,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 85,327 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 85,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 79,210 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 71,599 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 63,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 54,956 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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V513 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V513 LHJ, 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 V513 LHJ registered?

V513 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V513 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V513 LHJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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