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T232 JRJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,006 mi
Last recorded144,006 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 JRJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 144,006 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 138,278 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 138,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 136,329 miles

slightly low reading at nearside handbrake

Pass 24 Feb 2014 133,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Feb 2014 133,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside handbrake registered a low reading

vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Feb 2013 131,303 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 126,137 miles

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 122,665 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 122,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear sensor brackets not connected

Pass 16 Feb 2010 117,974 miles

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

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2009 115,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 109,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 91,408 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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T232 JRJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T232 JRJ, 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 T232 JRJ registered?

T232 JRJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T232 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T232 JRJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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