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T642 JVW

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,630 mi
Last recorded113,630 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT642 JVW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 113,630 miles

fuel neck pipes advanced corrosion

n/s headlamp poor condition

n/s/f & rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,710 miles

front to rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s headlamp poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,711 miles

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

all tyres deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2012 104,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

all tyres deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,434 miles

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

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

front wishbone inner front bushs advance wear

power steering pipes corrodded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 99,432 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs advance wear

front wishbone inner front bushs advance wear

power steering pipes corrodded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 92,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,505 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 73,888 miles

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

rear brake discs tarnished,poss cause of reduced performance of rear brakes

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,829 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,093 miles

lip of rust on inside of front discs

nearside rear tyre side wall is cracking

rear discs rusty

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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T642 JVW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T642 JVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T642 JVW registered?

T642 JVW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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