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W516 RNL

2000 Ford Cougar

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 RNL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 112,462 miles

bonnett catch broken

fuel pipes corroded

suspension and components corroding

Fail 2 Dec 2015 112,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

bonnett catch broken

fuel pipes corroded

inner sills heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre has been driven with low pressuere showing sidewall wear and cracking

o/s/f wiper split

parking brake only just met required performance, system could do with adjustment

rear sills outer corroded

suspension and components corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2014 111,370 miles

front discs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 111,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 110,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cat started to break up

floor pan and sill areas becoming corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

off side rear brake disc pitted/scored

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust rubber perished/started to split

Fail 3 Dec 2013 110,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cat started to break up

floor pan and sill areas becoming corroded

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

off side rear brake disc pitted/scored

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust rubber perished/started to split

Pass 5 Dec 2012 108,983 miles

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

front discs corroded advise replacement

Pass 6 Dec 2011 107,811 miles

Oil leak

advise front discs

advise nsr wheel

Fail 29 Nov 2011 107,811 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

advise front discs

advise nsr wheel

Pass 3 Dec 2010 98,489 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 88,753 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,952 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 79,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,628 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 76,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 68,000 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 67,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 59,972 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 59,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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W516 RNL is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 W516 RNL, 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 W516 RNL registered?

W516 RNL is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 August 2000.

Is W516 RNL safe to buy?

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