MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,779 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO REAR AT UNDERBODY FROM FROM BULKHEAD LOWER ARE CORRODING.
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AT BOTH SIDES.
VISABLE BODY DAMAGE IN O/S LOWER OUTERT SILL.
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO REAR AT UNDERBODY FROM FROM BULKHEAD LOWER ARE CORRODING.
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AT BOTH SIDES.
VISABLE BODY DAMAGE IN O/S LOWER OUTERT SILL.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both offside tyres perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front and offside rear tyres perished
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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V790 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 V790 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 V790 GEV registered?
V790 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 September 1999.
Is V790 GEV safe to buy?
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