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T216 MOB

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,626 mi
Last recorded87,626 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT216 MOB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 87,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,747 miles

N/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTSIDE EDGE

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET REQUIRMENTS NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 11 Jun 2008 81,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 78,189 miles

parking brake low effort / struggled with emission (lambda)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 78,189 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

h/lamps dim

Pass 9 Dec 2005 74,704 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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T216 MOB is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T216 MOB, 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 T216 MOB registered?

T216 MOB is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 May 1999.

Is T216 MOB safe to buy?

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