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T327 JVW

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,409 mi
Last recorded16,409 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT327 JVW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 16,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 13,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 10,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 7,400 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 103,281 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,390 miles

exhaust corroded and front bracket broken

Fail 6 Jan 2012 97,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and front bracket broken

Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,811 miles

both rear tyres worn

front metal brake pipes appear corroded close to limit

headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes have been covered with grease

Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,791 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 21 Mar 2009 87,981 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,321 miles

both front tyres worn

both rear tyres worn

Pass 13 Oct 2007 75,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,369 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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T327 JVW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T327 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 T327 JVW registered?

T327 JVW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T327 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T327 JVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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