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UGC 39F

1968 Ford Cougar

Orange Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,616 mi
Last recorded53,616 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGC 39F
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1968
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,414 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 52,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,069 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,522 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 49,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,484 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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UGC 39F is a 1968 Ford Cougar in Orange with a 4,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UGC 39F, 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 58 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UGC 39F?

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What year was UGC 39F registered?

UGC 39F is a 1968 Ford Cougar, first registered on 7 March 1968.

Is UGC 39F safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGC 39F shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UGC 39F have outstanding finance?

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