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V128 FET

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV128 FET
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 100,334 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes greased

front subframe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2017 100,334 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes greased

front subframe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 100,323 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf outer sill osr outer sill nsr outer sill osf inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes greased

fornt and rear subrame has general surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2015 100,300 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 100,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,138 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,992 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 91,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 89,028 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 84,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear abs wire not fixed firmly to inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,163 miles

offside rear abs wire not fixed firmly to inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 74,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 69,441 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 69,441 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,302 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 64,208 miles

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

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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V128 FET is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 87,490 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 V128 FET, 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 27 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V128 FET is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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