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T632 MBL

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,953 mi
Last recorded114,953 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT632 MBL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,953 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 114,953 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 108,328 miles

front tyres worn

wet test

Pass 31 May 2013 102,592 miles

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall, has been glued dowm

front suspension lower arms, bushes worn

Fail 31 May 2013 102,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall, has been glued dowm

front suspension lower arms, bushes worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,803 miles

knock from rear suspension when driven

slight movement in rear suspension bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,495 miles

Bad oil leak from oil filter area

Front tyres different size to rears, 215/50 on rear, 205/55 on front

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2011 92,495 miles

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

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

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

Bad oil leak from oil filter area

Front tyres different size to rears, 215/50 on rear, 205/55 on front

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 87,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 May 2009 83,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

One of the front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode by fuel tank

Fail 15 May 2009 83,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

One of the front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode by fuel tank

Pass 12 May 2008 79,502 miles

battery acid corrosion down nearside front inner wing

chip in windscreen zone B

front brake pads appear to be wearing low on inner face

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Apr 2008 79,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery acid corrosion to nearside front inner wing

chip in windscreen zone B

front brake pads appear low from inner face

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,267 miles

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

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

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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T632 MBL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T632 MBL, 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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T632 MBL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 April 1999.

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