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T62 VPU

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,803 mi
Last recorded60,803 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT62 VPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 60,803 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,052 miles

both front brake discs wareing unevenly and rusting

both rear brake discs look worn

o/s/r brake pipes rusting

o/s/r exh rubber perishing

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,795 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,708 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 43,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,131 miles

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

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

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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T62 VPU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T62 VPU, 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 T62 VPU registered?

T62 VPU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T62 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T62 VPU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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