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N779 UCG

1995 Ford Coupe

Black Petrol 4940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

129,783 mi
Last recorded129,783 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Coupe13,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 UCG
MakeFord
ModelCoupe
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,940cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 129,783 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 126,519 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 126,519 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 120,880 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 120,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 112,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 112,496 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 104,292 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 104,290 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,859 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 94,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,568 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 85,568 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,925 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,799 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 67,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,994 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 58,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,698 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,990 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osf tyre cracked on inside edge

Fail 4 Aug 2009 43,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osf tyre cracked on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,281 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 40,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

hand brake travel

Fail 1 Aug 2005 24,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

How Reliable is the Ford Coupe?

Based on 1,304 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 18
position lamp(s) not working 16
brake binding 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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N779 UCG is a 1995 Ford Coupe in Black with a 4,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1995 Ford Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 13,608 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N779 UCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N779 UCG registered?

N779 UCG is a 1995 Ford Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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