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V486 GNB

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,806 mi
Last recorded56,806 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV486 GNB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 56,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 56,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 55,463 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,569 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,481 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,809 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,821 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,754 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,322 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,326 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 24,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,516 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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V486 GNB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V486 GNB, 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 V486 GNB registered?

V486 GNB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V486 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V486 GNB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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