MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,385 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant warning light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Advise front brake pads worn low.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from auto gear box, needs further investigation
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
surface corrosion present on front to rear brake pipes (along side fuel tank)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
surface corrosion present on front to rear brake pipes (along side fuel tank)
battery poor
bulb warning light stays on
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit
o/s/r stop bulb working but slightly dull
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V976 LAC is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V976 LAC, 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 V976 LAC registered?
V976 LAC is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 September 1999.
Is V976 LAC safe to buy?
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