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S877 STG

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,245 mi
Last recorded127,245 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 STG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 127,245 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 123,589 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 123,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve perished and cracked

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

Nearside Rear parking break cable fouling brake on suspension component

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and worn causing rumbling noise

Offside Front Lower oil leak from engine

Offside Front tyre valve perished and cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished and cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2016 119,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt seat belt twisted and stuck (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre valve perished and cracked

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

Nearside Rear parking break cable fouling brake on suspension component

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and worn causing rumbling noise

Offside Front Lower oil leak from engine

Offside Front tyre valve perished and cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished and cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,838 miles

nearside rear parking brake cable has chaffed through cable casing

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear number plate is delaminating

Fail 12 Mar 2015 115,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear parking brake cable has chaffed through cable casing

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,513 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 111,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 111,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 110,183 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake caliper damp

offside rear fuel hose perished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 109,041 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 109,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 107,237 miles

screen washers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2009 104,315 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 100,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 100,859 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 92,692 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 92,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear number plate stained

Pass 1 Feb 2006 72,878 miles

damage to front and rear number plates

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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S877 STG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S877 STG, 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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S877 STG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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