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V898 EWB

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,899 mi
Last recorded87,899 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 EWB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,899 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 87,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front exhaust flexy pipe dereriorated

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear floor/drop sill areas showing surface rust

Fail 22 Jul 2014 81,498 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,498 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,349 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 74,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,783 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,347 miles

front discs corroded + worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,209 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 42,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,049 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 35,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,072 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,570 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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V898 EWB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V898 EWB, 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 V898 EWB registered?

V898 EWB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V898 EWB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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