MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,692 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion to brake pipes side of fuel tank
Corrosion to exhaust system
Exhaust downpipe bracket snapped
N/S/F tyre worn on both edges
Oil leaks
Powersteering pipes corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion to brake pipes side of fuel tank
Corrosion to exhaust system
Exhaust downpipe bracket snapped
N/S/F tyre worn on both edges
Oil leaks
Powersteering pipes corroded
Exhaust downpipe bracket snapped through corrosion
Front reg plate starting to de-laminate
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/R Caliper damp
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Powersteering pipes corroded
Rear wiper blade split
Exhaust downpipe bracket snapped through corrosion
Front reg plate starting to de-laminate
O/S/R Caliper damp
Oil leak
Powersteering pipes corroded
Rear wiper blade split
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V197 KEB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 V197 KEB, 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 V197 KEB registered?
V197 KEB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 September 1999.
Is V197 KEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V197 KEB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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