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V986 LKN

1999 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,956 mi
Last recorded104,956 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 LKN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 104,956 miles

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

osf outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 104,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

osf outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 99,506 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 92,280 miles

o/s cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009
Fail 6 Oct 2008 75,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,225 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,727 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 56,799 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

offside front tyre inside edge on 2mm

rear number plate starting to discolour

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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V986 LKN is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V986 LKN, 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 V986 LKN registered?

V986 LKN is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V986 LKN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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