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T488 SEV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,468 mi
Last recorded109,468 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 SEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 109,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides chassis rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 106,672 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,016 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

gearbox noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,027 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 84,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,178 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 67,997 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 67,997 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,066 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,231 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 55,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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T488 SEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T488 SEV, 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 T488 SEV registered?

T488 SEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T488 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 SEV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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