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T442 XEG

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,077 mi
Last recorded85,077 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT442 XEG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 85,077 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted

Fail 18 Feb 2010 79,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 79,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,975 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 76,975 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,349 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 56,349 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T442 XEG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T442 XEG, 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 T442 XEG registered?

T442 XEG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is T442 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T442 XEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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