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T648 REL

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,471 mi
Last recorded106,471 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT648 REL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 106,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 103,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 102,282 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 100,720 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 100,716 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 96,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 92,442 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 89,561 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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T648 REL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T648 REL, 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 T648 REL registered?

T648 REL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T648 REL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T648 REL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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