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V790 KHK

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,916 mi
Last recorded143,916 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 KHK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 143,916 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2013 143,906 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2012 138,510 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 138,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 133,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 131,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 124,665 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 119,321 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 105,976 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 94,012 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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V790 KHK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V790 KHK, 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 KHK registered?

V790 KHK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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