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T476 JNT

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,626 mi
Last recorded108,626 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT476 JNT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 108,626 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

headlights starting to discolour

Fail 20 Mar 2013 108,615 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres on 2mm

headlights starting to discolour

Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine has a oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 100,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

P,A.S pump leaking

engine has a oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,816 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in nearside rear trailing arm bush

slight play offside rear antiroll bar link/bush

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,191 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 76,180 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,749 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,387 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 64,387 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,002 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2007 48,547 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,920 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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T476 JNT is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T476 JNT, 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 T476 JNT registered?

T476 JNT is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T476 JNT safe to buy?

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