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V655 FMS

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,622 mi
Last recorded61,622 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 FMS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 61,607 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cracked front no plate

Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,828 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,848 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,815 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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V655 FMS is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V655 FMS, 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 V655 FMS registered?

V655 FMS is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V655 FMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V655 FMS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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