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V499 EGM

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,149 mi
Last recorded113,149 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 EGM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 113,149 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 104,019 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 104,019 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 103,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 91,551 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall.

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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V499 EGM is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V499 EGM, 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 V499 EGM registered?

V499 EGM is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V499 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V499 EGM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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