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V684 LHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,092 mi
Last recorded100,092 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV684 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,092 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fluid around passenger rear brake caliper

front and rear tyres wearing edges

front brake pads worn front and rear discs corroded

grease around passenger c.v gaiter

oil leaking from engine

passenger rear brake starting to bind

Pass 27 Jan 2011 91,456 miles

allbrake discs corrodid

headlight lenses heavily scratched

Fail 19 Jan 2011 91,442 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

allbrake discs corrodid

headlight lenses heavily scratched

Fail 20 Nov 2009 83,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged....

o/s/r outer sill damaged....

rear brake discs corroding....

wet test....

Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,071 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged....

o/s/r outer sill damaged....

rear brake discs corroding....

wet test....

Pass 11 Dec 2008 80,807 miles

advise tracking check....

brake fluid level low....

light under body corrosion....

rear brake discs corroding....

n/s/f tyre on limit , o/s/f close to limit badly worn inner edges , advise replacements a,s,a,p...

Pass 12 Dec 2007 73,934 miles

light under body corrosion.....

Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,224 miles

battery corrosion on top of battery...

both rear tyres on limit , worn inner edges..

Pass 9 Dec 2005 60,346 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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V684 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc 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 V684 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.

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What year was V684 LHJ registered?

V684 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V684 LHJ safe to buy?

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