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T161 TVM

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,804 mi
Last recorded71,804 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 TVM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,804 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 71,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,478 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,956 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,118 miles

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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T161 TVM is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T161 TVM, 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 T161 TVM registered?

T161 TVM is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T161 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T161 TVM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T161 TVM have outstanding finance?

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