MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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