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ETA 875T

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,679 mi
Last recorded108,679 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 875T
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,679 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges close to legal limit.

Windscreen wipers slow.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 102,376 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Near side brake cable insecure.

Near side rear tyre flat.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 102,376 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Near side brake cable insecure.

Near side rear tyre flat.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 96,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 95,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 91,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 85,365 miles

Centre silencer has crack and slight leak.

Screen washers weak.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 85,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Screen washers weak.

Centre silencer has crack and slight leak.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 76,312 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 76,312 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres on limit

Pass 10 Feb 2006 71,490 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 7,149 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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ETA 875T is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ETA 875T, 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 ETA 875T registered?

ETA 875T is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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