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T439 ALR

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,400 mi
Last recorded1,400 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT439 ALR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 1,400 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 130,362 miles

Nearside headlamp glass deteriorating

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp glass deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2013 130,362 miles

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

Nearside headlamp glass deteriorating

No movement in handbrake lever on offside rear brake caliper when handbrake is operated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp glass deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2012 124,027 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 121,725 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 121,682 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 6 Dec 2010 119,092 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 116,212 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 112,983 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 109,928 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 106,178 miles

front discs becoming thin

Pass 14 Nov 2005 100,483 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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T439 ALR is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T439 ALR, 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 T439 ALR registered?

T439 ALR is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T439 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T439 ALR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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