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T201 JJN

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,871 mi
Last recorded81,871 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT201 JJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,871 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,439 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,899 miles

both rear tyres poor...uneven tread patterns..will cause excessive road noise!...advise replacement ASAP.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 77,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres poor...uneven tread patterns..will cause excessive road noise!...advise replacement ASAP.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,273 miles

front brake discs inner surface poor condition

offside front tyre worn very low inner edge - borderline pass

Pass 28 Feb 2009 58,160 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,809 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 48,808 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,423 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,581 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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T201 JJN is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T201 JJN, 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 T201 JJN registered?

T201 JJN is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T201 JJN safe to buy?

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