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T262 KAG

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,866 mi
Last recorded167,866 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 KAG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 167,866 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 167,840 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 160,397 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 156,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 147,262 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 147,259 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 138,626 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 128,961 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 117,162 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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T262 KAG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T262 KAG, 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 T262 KAG registered?

T262 KAG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T262 KAG safe to buy?

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