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T598 CUA

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,990 mi
Last recorded120,990 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT598 CUA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 120,990 miles

engine noisey

front no plate damaged

front wishbone bushes unbonding & slight play

nearside front tyre sidewall damage 205 50 16 w

nearside mirror damage

rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2008 120,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine noisey

front no plate damaged

front wishbone bushes unbonding & slight play

nearside front tyre sidewall damage 205 50 16 w

nearside mirror damage

offside rear tyre worn on edge & low 2 mm 215 50 16 v

rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2007 106,564 miles

brake fluid low

front brake discs starting to corrode

front no plate damaged

nearside rear shock absober damp & slightly weak

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded on inside edges

rear tyres wearing on inside edges 215 50 16 v

slight play in front wishbone bushes

Fail 22 Jun 2007 106,564 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inside edges

rear tyres wearing on inside edges 215 50 16 v

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid low

front brake discs starting to corrode

front no plate damaged

nearside rear shock absober damp & slightly weak

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in front wishbone bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2006 99,035 miles

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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T598 CUA is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 T598 CUA, 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 T598 CUA registered?

T598 CUA is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T598 CUA safe to buy?

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