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T347 JVW

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,420 mi
Last recorded143,420 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT347 JVW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 143,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 139,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 132,055 miles

n/s wing mirror missing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Mar 2011 131,949 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s wing mirror missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Mar 2010 121,773 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 121,424 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2009 116,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 114,635 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 111,840 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 107,437 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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T347 JVW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T347 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 T347 JVW registered?

T347 JVW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T347 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T347 JVW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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