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V787 LBL

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,059 mi
Last recorded105,059 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV787 LBL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,059 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexy starting to split

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Sep 2017 105,059 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexy starting to split

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Feb 2016 103,305 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 103,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 101,622 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 101,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 99,042 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 99,029 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 95,325 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 95,325 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 87,686 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 87,625 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,882 miles

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriating

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner tread

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear reg plate very slightly deteriated

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Sep 2009 76,866 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriating

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner tread

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear reg plate very slightly deteriated

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,661 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 56,348 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,609 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 34,427 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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V787 LBL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V787 LBL, 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 V787 LBL registered?

V787 LBL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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