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V951 HLD

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,696 mi
Last recorded36,696 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV951 HLD
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 36,696 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 33,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 30,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 27,024 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 27,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,778 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 22,444 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2014 17,232 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 11,632 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 10,429 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 8,458 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside wing mirror cracked but not effecting the rear view

Pass 31 May 2011 8,458 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wing mirror cracked but not effecting the rear view

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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V951 HLD is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V951 HLD, 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 V951 HLD registered?

V951 HLD is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V951 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V951 HLD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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