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T484 SNO

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,622 mi
Last recorded117,622 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT484 SNO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 114,929 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,659 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 112,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 106,654 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 106,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 89,612 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 89,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 81,393 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate slightly deterioted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 81,393 miles

rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate slightly deterioted

Fail 31 Jan 2009 77,331 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2009 77,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2008 73,361 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 73,361 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,399 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 69,373 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 64,013 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 63,879 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T484 SNO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T484 SNO, 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 T484 SNO registered?

T484 SNO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T484 SNO safe to buy?

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