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V532 LCY

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,857 mi
Last recorded78,857 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV532 LCY
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 76,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,142 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 9 Dec 2013 68,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,021 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,332 miles

Fuel Tank straps rusty.

Both front Brake discs wearing thin and rusty.

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,391 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,175 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 63,175 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 59,442 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 54,957 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,645 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 49,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 43,126 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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V532 LCY 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 85.7%.

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 V532 LCY, 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 V532 LCY registered?

V532 LCY is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V532 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V532 LCY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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