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T270 JVW

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 JVW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,560 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside hand brake weaker than n/s

Pass 9 Mar 2020 97,401 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,713 miles

greese on n/s cvboot

Pass 2 Mar 2018 95,597 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,861 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,974 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,708 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,143 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,911 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 73,657 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 73,620 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,839 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,297 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 5,909 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 51,247 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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T270 JVW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T270 JVW, 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 T270 JVW registered?

T270 JVW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T270 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T270 JVW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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