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T57 SPP

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,045 mi
Last recorded121,045 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 SPP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 121,045 miles

front wipers starting to smear

rear disks corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 119,234 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 119,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 111,722 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 104,175 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 104,175 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 96,312 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 96,312 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 87,944 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 87,944 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,174 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 81,164 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 73,646 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 65,634 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 65,634 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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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T57 SPP is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T57 SPP, 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 T57 SPP registered?

T57 SPP is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T57 SPP safe to buy?

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