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T308 JTD

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,147 mi
Last recorded86,147 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 JTD
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,147 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,885 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)

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

front tyres low tread

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,872 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,731 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,993 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 66,985 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,879 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,992 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,982 miles

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

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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T308 JTD 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 88.9%.

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 T308 JTD, 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 T308 JTD registered?

T308 JTD is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T308 JTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T308 JTD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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