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V680 HFL

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,220 mi
Last recorded137,220 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV680 HFL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2013 137,220 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 137,220 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,233 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

osf caliper clip missing.centre brake light not working.brake warning light on dash.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,269 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 61,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,940 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 56,932 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,017 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 51,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,051 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 46,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 36,824 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 36,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V680 HFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V680 HFL, 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 V680 HFL registered?

V680 HFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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