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T211 GPR

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,979 mi
Last recorded130,979 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT211 GPR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 130,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 130,973 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 127,271 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated and worn

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 127,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear brake disks very rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2009 122,707 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 122,706 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 114,758 miles

brakepipe to r/o/s flexi poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2007 104,851 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 104,851 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 95,883 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 95,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 85,887 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 85,727 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T211 GPR is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T211 GPR, 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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T211 GPR is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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