MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,899 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Temporary fuel cap fitted
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
front discs corroded + worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is V898 EWB safe to buy?
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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