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V311 LJN

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,157 mi
Last recorded78,157 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 LJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,157 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 78,155 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,821 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 70,821 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear discs badly corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 67,528 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,198 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,478 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,513 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 38,399 miles

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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V311 LJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V311 LJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V311 LJN registered?

V311 LJN is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V311 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V311 LJN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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