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V668 GEV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,086 mi
Last recorded125,086 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 GEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 125,086 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 125,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 124,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 117,724 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 112,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 97,421 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,812 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 80,812 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,174 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,059 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,059 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V668 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V668 GEV, 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 V668 GEV registered?

V668 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V668 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V668 GEV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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