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V73 HFL

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,014 mi
Last recorded129,014 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 HFL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2010 129,014 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2008 118,117 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 107,514 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 95,049 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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V73 HFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V73 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V73 HFL registered?

V73 HFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V73 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V73 HFL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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