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V788 GEW

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,852 mi
Last recorded83,852 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 GEW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,852 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,608 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,594 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,329 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 64,123 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,414 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 54,177 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 48,997 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 43,246 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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V788 GEW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V788 GEW, 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 V788 GEW registered?

V788 GEW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V788 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V788 GEW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V788 GEW have outstanding finance?

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