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V809 GEV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,089 mi
Last recorded57,089 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV809 GEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tailgate Strutts do not suport its weight.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 55,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,902 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 51,192 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,992 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,627 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,491 miles

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

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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V809 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V809 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V809 GEV registered?

V809 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V809 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V809 GEV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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