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V938 HFL

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,368 mi
Last recorded81,368 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 HFL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,368 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 81,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 75,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 72,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2013 72,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 69,797 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 66,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 63,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,492 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 60,492 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 55,222 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,932 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 52,932 miles

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

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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V938 HFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V938 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 V938 HFL registered?

V938 HFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V938 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V938 HFL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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