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T189 AJT

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,543 mi
Last recorded82,543 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 AJT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,543 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 82,543 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 63,909 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,493 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 46,493 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,800 miles

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 24 Mar 2009 37,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,866 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,014 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,574 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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T189 AJT is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T189 AJT, 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 T189 AJT registered?

T189 AJT is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T189 AJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T189 AJT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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