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T492 XEG

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT492 XEG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 90,401 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 90,366 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking cooler leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 87,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 84,763 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 84,763 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 81,856 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 79,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 77,674 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 74,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2009 70,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2009 70,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 67,761 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 67,758 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 63,838 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 63,757 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 59,724 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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T492 XEG is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T492 XEG, 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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T492 XEG is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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