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drivers window lift inoperative
wiper blades poor condition washer operation poor
Both front to rear brake pipes badly corroded adjacent to fuel tank unable to fully assess
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear road wheel inner rim distortion evident
Rear suspension cross member badly corroded
Tyre wear uneven
brake fluid poor condition
coolant level low
drivers window lift inoperative
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front to rear brake pipes badly corroded adjacent to fuel tank unable to fully assess
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear road wheel inner rim distortion evident
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear suspension cross member badly corroded
Tyre wear uneven
brake fluid poor condition
coolant level low
drivers window lift inoperative
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
OSF ABS tone wheel broken causing brake pedal judder
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads appear 50+% worn
front number plate in poor condition
slight damage to n/s bodywork and front bumper
slight lip on front brake discs
wear on front tyre edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads appear 50+% worn
front number plate in poor condition
slight damage to n/s bodywork and front bumper
slight lip on front brake discs
wear on front tyre edges
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion on suspension components
leak from washer pump area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion on suspension components
leak from washer pump area
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant staining around thermostate housing
front inner pads appear low (view restricted)
front number plate cracked and water damaged
power steering pipes corroded
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
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W291 UAV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 82,058 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 W291 UAV, 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 26 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W291 UAV registered?
W291 UAV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 March 2000.
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