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T590 LVX

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,724 mi
Last recorded201,724 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT590 LVX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 201,724 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 201,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 192,748 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 192,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 181,925 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 181,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 169,593 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 157,280 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 146,764 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 146,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 134,646 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 116,509 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 116,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Dec 2006 98,448 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 98,351 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 77,412 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 77,412 miles

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

front discs getting low and rusty

o/s/f tyre appears to have been driven flat

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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T590 LVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 T590 LVX, 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 T590 LVX registered?

T590 LVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T590 LVX safe to buy?

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