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T295 KAP

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,678 mi
Last recorded148,678 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT295 KAP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 148,678 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 141,096 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to suspension

oil leak sump area

Pass 13 Jun 2012 134,619 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 134,615 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 128,994 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 128,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 120,929 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 111,740 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 111,739 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 103,074 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 93,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,520 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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T295 KAP is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T295 KAP, 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 T295 KAP registered?

T295 KAP is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T295 KAP safe to buy?

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