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T277 RFL

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,780 mi
Last recorded125,780 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 RFL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 125,780 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 125,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 112,413 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 112,413 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 107,165 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge + cracking with age

petrol tank straps corroded

rear anti rollbar bushes perrishing

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 105,561 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 101,117 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,492 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 85,957 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 85,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,355 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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T277 RFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T277 RFL, 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 T277 RFL registered?

T277 RFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T277 RFL safe to buy?

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