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T491 VAV

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,319 mi
Last recorded98,319 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 VAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2009 98,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,825 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads low

Fail 11 Sep 2008 92,825 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Nov 2006 80,270 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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T491 VAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T491 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T491 VAV registered?

T491 VAV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T491 VAV safe to buy?

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