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T241 SDA

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,371 mi
Last recorded90,371 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT241 SDA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,850 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 79,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,981 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,319 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,319 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,925 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 62,925 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,891 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,841 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 50,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,679 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,541 miles

nail in NSR tyre (repairable)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 40,535 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 40,535 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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T241 SDA is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 T241 SDA, 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 T241 SDA registered?

T241 SDA is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T241 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T241 SDA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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