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T483 VAV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,966 mi
Last recorded28,966 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT483 VAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,271 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2012 19,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2009 19,253 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 19,253 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres perished

offside headlamp moist

Pass 10 May 2007 19,219 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AT INNER FACES

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,164 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 8,086 miles

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

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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T483 VAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver 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 T483 VAV, 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 T483 VAV registered?

T483 VAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T483 VAV safe to buy?

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