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9284ZB56

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,783 mi
Last recorded78,783 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9284ZB56
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to NSR flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to NSR flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 78,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear adjacent to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe fouling gearbox. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to NSR flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to NSR flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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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9284ZB56 is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 9284ZB56, 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 9284ZB56 registered?

9284ZB56 is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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