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T508 RJK

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,722 mi
Last recorded96,722 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT508 RJK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 96,722 miles

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

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

rear n/s d bush slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2012 96,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

rear n/s d bush slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,725 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,184 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 77,229 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 77,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,373 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 75,213 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2006 74,115 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 74,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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T508 RJK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T508 RJK, 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 T508 RJK registered?

T508 RJK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T508 RJK safe to buy?

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