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T312 GVV

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,276 mi
Last recorded107,276 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT312 GVV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 107,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 100,078 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 100,078 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 94,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 87,935 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 87,935 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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T312 GVV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T312 GVV, 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 T312 GVV registered?

T312 GVV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T312 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T312 GVV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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