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V791 LAR

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,679 mi
Last recorded54,679 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 LAR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,030 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 51,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,862 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,826 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 41,815 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,698 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 14 Dec 2005 30,920 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 30,920 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V791 LAR is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V791 LAR, 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 V791 LAR registered?

V791 LAR is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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