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T620 JVP

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,833 mi
Last recorded154,833 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT620 JVP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 154,833 miles

power steering pipes rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 29 Feb 2016 154,827 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipes rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2015 154,609 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (5.2.6)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 154,602 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

different type dip bulbs fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2014 150,190 miles

N/S windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 150,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

N/S windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 139,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 131,308 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 131,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 119,472 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 105,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 89,067 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,815 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 76,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing in general and on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2006 68,919 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 68,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 58,343 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 58,343 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S rear tyre has nail in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T620 JVP is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T620 JVP, 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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T620 JVP is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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