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V661 TAV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,900 mi
Last recorded122,900 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 TAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 122,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 110,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both side sills are rusted but only covers

rear subframe & chassis are starting to rust

Fail 11 May 2009 110,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both side sills are rusted but only covers

rear subframe & chassis are starting to rust

Pass 6 May 2008 102,313 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 88,026 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 87,807 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 May 2006 70,308 miles

petrl tank strap becoming corroded † †n/s/r steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch

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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V661 TAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver 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 V661 TAV, 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 V661 TAV registered?

V661 TAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V661 TAV safe to buy?

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