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S30 SPY

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,261 mi
Last recorded104,261 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 SPY
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 100,145 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 100,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

check tyre pressure

Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 89,449 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,216 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 84,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,216 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 79,216 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2009 75,619 miles

o/sf rear brake pads low

o/sf tyre and n/sf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2008 71,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,153 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 63,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S30 SPY is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S30 SPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S30 SPY registered?

S30 SPY is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is S30 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S30 SPY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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