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V231 GEV

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,899 mi
Last recorded97,899 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 GEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2008 97,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 86,075 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 73,989 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 63,530 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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V231 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V231 GEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V231 GEV registered?

V231 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V231 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V231 GEV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V231 GEV have outstanding finance?

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