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V822 GEV

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,284 mi
Last recorded78,284 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV822 GEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2014 78,284 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

this vehicle is dangerous to drive

under side of vechile very rusty front and rear

Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,224 miles

all underside of vehicle shows signs of light corrosion.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,565 miles

front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

underside of vehicle very rusty and front and rear suspension parts

Pass 12 Jul 2010 75,628 miles

underside off vehicle very rusty including suspension units.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,772 miles

front and rear suspension units very rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2009 74,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension units very rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2008 72,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle getting rusty and components also rusting.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 65,816 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V822 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc 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 V822 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 V822 GEV registered?

V822 GEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V822 GEV safe to buy?

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