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T349 VTW

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,230 mi
Last recorded48,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT349 VTW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,060 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,538 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,734 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 27,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,130 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,287 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,949 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 9,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 59,611 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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T349 VTW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc 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 T349 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 T349 VTW registered?

T349 VTW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T349 VTW safe to buy?

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