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T198 SPT

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,055 mi
Last recorded125,055 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 SPT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 125,055 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 145,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 145,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 100,453 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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T198 SPT is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T198 SPT, 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 T198 SPT registered?

T198 SPT is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T198 SPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T198 SPT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T198 SPT have outstanding finance?

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