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V746 GPP

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

664,438 mi
Last recorded664,438 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 GPP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 664,438 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 66,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Both front lower control arm bushes worn, slight movement.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in Offside inner steering arm joint.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,964 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,491 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 39,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,445 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 37,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 34,905 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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V746 GPP is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V746 GPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V746 GPP registered?

V746 GPP is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V746 GPP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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