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T618 WUM

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,788 mi
Last recorded84,788 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT618 WUM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 84,788 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Dec 2013 82,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,909 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 81,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,430 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 79,338 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,338 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,429 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 72,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,751 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 69,663 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 69,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 66,645 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,645 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 63,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,660 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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T618 WUM is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T618 WUM, 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 T618 WUM registered?

T618 WUM is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T618 WUM safe to buy?

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