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FDV 292T

1978 Ford Cougar

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,270 mi
Last recorded92,270 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 292T
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 92,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,980 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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FDV 292T is a 1978 Ford Cougar in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FDV 292T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDV 292T registered?

FDV 292T is a 1978 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is FDV 292T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDV 292T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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