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V976 LAC

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,385 mi
Last recorded111,385 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 LAC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2010 111,385 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 110,852 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 97,819 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 86,931 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 86,931 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 73,433 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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