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V577 FBP

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,231 mi
Last recorded142,231 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV577 FBP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 142,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 132,325 miles

Chips on screen

Corosion to offside main brake pipes side of fuel tank

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear to both front tyres on inner edges

general corosion throughout underbody

Pass 5 Aug 2008 123,739 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 123,609 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 117,698 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 117,698 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2006 110,361 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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V577 FBP is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V577 FBP, 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 V577 FBP registered?

V577 FBP is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V577 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V577 FBP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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