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V607 MVW

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,555 mi
Last recorded114,555 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV607 MVW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 114,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 113,264 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 110,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 107,844 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 107,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,717 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 101,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 98,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,627 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,806 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,643 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 86,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,885 miles

both front tyres inner eadges geting low on 2mm

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,640 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2011 76,640 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,840 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 59,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,960 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 30,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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V607 MVW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V607 MVW, 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 V607 MVW registered?

V607 MVW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V607 MVW shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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