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Y767 RAR

2001 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,261 mi
Last recorded114,261 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Cougar75,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY767 RAR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 114,261 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 104,014 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 98,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 98,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 92,207 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 92,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rear offside exhaust rubber starting to split

advise rear roll restrictor mount splitting

advise rear washer not working

Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,056 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside mirror missing

offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low and has a nail in the tread

Pass 14 Feb 2006 87,162 miles

small bulge in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2006 87,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small bulge in offside rear tyre

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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Y767 RAR is a 2001 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 75,845 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 Y767 RAR, 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 25 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y767 RAR registered?

Y767 RAR is a 2001 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y767 RAR safe to buy?

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