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V424 LNP

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

174,278 mi
Last recorded174,278 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV424 LNP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 174,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 165,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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Fail 27 Feb 2012 150,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 150,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 141,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 130,725 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 120,015 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 109,459 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 96,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 83,049 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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V424 LNP is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V424 LNP, 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 V424 LNP registered?

V424 LNP is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V424 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V424 LNP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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