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V82 HFL

1999 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,233 mi
Last recorded106,233 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 HFL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 106,233 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,530 miles

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

oil leaking from engine

Fail 17 Mar 2014 90,524 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

oil leaking from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,920 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 85,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,254 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 82,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,716 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 78,709 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 75,030 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 74,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,012 miles

bonnet handle in car broken

Fail 7 Feb 2009 69,012 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

bonnet handle in car broken

this car should not be driven it is dangerous to the driver and other road users!!!!!

Pass 19 Feb 2008 64,554 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

boyh front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Feb 2008 64,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

boyh front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,240 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Dec 2005 56,642 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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V82 HFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V82 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.

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What year was V82 HFL registered?

V82 HFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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