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T582 STL

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,191 mi
Last recorded101,191 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT582 STL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 101,191 miles

Brake padal rubber wear

Front exhaust system heat sheild loose

Near side front road wheel some damage

Near side rear tyre screw in tread

Off side front tyre inner tread area wear

Off side rear tyre inner & outer tread area wear

Oil leak

Rear brake disc has some wear & corrosion

Rear wiper blade split

Some front brake disc corrosion

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 101,191 miles

Brake padal rubber wear

Front exhaust system heat sheild loose

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side front road wheel some damage

Near side rear tyre screw in tread

Off side front tyre inner tread area wear

Off side rear tyre inner & outer tread area wear

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc has some wear & corrosion

Rear wiper blade split

Some front brake disc corrosion

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 98,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 91,492 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 91,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers external door handle is insecured

Pass 20 Mar 2006 84,051 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 84,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T582 STL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T582 STL, 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 T582 STL registered?

T582 STL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T582 STL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T582 STL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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