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V167 GKU

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,541 mi
Last recorded161,541 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV167 GKU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 161,541 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 158,585 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2009 158,572 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2008 154,724 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 154,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 148,932 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 141,626 miles

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

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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V167 GKU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V167 GKU, 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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What year was V167 GKU registered?

V167 GKU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V167 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V167 GKU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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