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V38 YCT

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,852 mi
Last recorded146,852 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 YCT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 146,852 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 137,687 miles

ABS malfunction but test sequence operates correctly and does not show a fault

front reg plate cracked

rear reg plate deteriating

rear sub frame corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2012 137,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ABS malfunction but test sequence operates correctly and does not show a fault

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front reg plate cracked

rear reg plate deteriating

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2010 128,154 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

n/s/r inner drop sill corroding

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn & 3.5mm tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r inner / outer sills corroded drop sill area

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

rear number plate deteriating

tailgate struts in.op

Fail 10 Dec 2010 127,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

n/s/r inner drop sill corroding

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn & 3.5mm tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r inner / outer sills corroded drop sill area

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

rear number plate deteriating

tailgate struts in.op

Pass 19 Jan 2010 118,695 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 102,413 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,773 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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V38 YCT is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V38 YCT, 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 V38 YCT registered?

V38 YCT is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V38 YCT safe to buy?

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