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V76 FDL

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,615 mi
Last recorded105,615 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV76 FDL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 105,615 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes just passed test

Pass 31 May 2011 97,976 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2011 97,976 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 90,089 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front inner pads just pass at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2010 90,089 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front inner pads just pass at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2009 85,903 miles

both front tyres have low tread

front brake pads low and discs scored

front to rear and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease

offside fuel tank strap corroded

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2008 79,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,484 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 71,484 miles

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

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,533 miles

hand brake readings low

Pass 13 Oct 2005 61,879 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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V76 FDL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V76 FDL, 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 V76 FDL registered?

V76 FDL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 September 1999.

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