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T259 RPT

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,877 mi
Last recorded44,877 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 RPT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 44,877 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes greased

Fail 18 May 2015 44,877 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 May 2014 32,005 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 15 May 2013 22,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 19,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes greased

corrision to inner sills

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre scrubing to inner egde

rear brake pads worn

Fail 24 May 2012 19,937 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes greased

corrision to inner sills

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre scrubing to inner egde

rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 May 2011 18,347 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 17,069 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 15,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 14,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 12,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 10,986 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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T259 RPT is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T259 RPT, 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 T259 RPT registered?

T259 RPT is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T259 RPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T259 RPT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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