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V818 NUG

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,022 mi
Last recorded27,022 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 NUG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 27,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 26,991 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 26,985 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,350 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 23,308 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 23,308 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 21,582 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 20,411 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,994 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 17,896 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 16,473 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 14,592 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 13,591 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 12,273 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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V818 NUG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V818 NUG, 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 V818 NUG registered?

V818 NUG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V818 NUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V818 NUG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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