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T348 VTW

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,950 mi
Last recorded207,950 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT348 VTW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 207,950 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 200,490 miles

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

drivers rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 1 Aug 2012 180,400 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 159,629 miles

o/s rack and pinion gaiter twisted

Pass 11 Aug 2010 137,196 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 115,984 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 115,620 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,365 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,174 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 66,174 miles

Offside Front Upper Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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T348 VTW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T348 VTW, 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 T348 VTW registered?

T348 VTW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 August 1999.

Is T348 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T348 VTW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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