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T516 THK

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,483 mi
Last recorded118,483 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT516 THK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 118,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 118,476 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 106,171 miles

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

exhaust front pipe outer cover poor condition

rear suspension sub frame very rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2009 106,171 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe outer cover poor condition

rear suspension sub frame very rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2008 102,248 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front brake discs & pads worn

Front exhaust flexi section poor

Metal brake pipes rusted

Fail 17 Jul 2008 102,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front brake discs & pads worn

Front exhaust flexi section poor

Metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 19 Jun 2007 93,838 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 93,838 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres scrubbed on edges

brake pipes corroded and fuel pipes

front exhaust section corroded

o/s/f wishbone bush splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2006 88,313 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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T516 THK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T516 THK, 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 T516 THK registered?

T516 THK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T516 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T516 THK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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