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T650 SWC

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,756 mi
Last recorded87,756 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT650 SWC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 87,756 miles

front and rear subframes corroded/rusty

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 87,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear subframes corroded/rusty

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,556 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 84,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 77,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,110 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 66,097 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 66,003 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2007 59,146 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,703 miles

Nearside Front 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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T650 SWC is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T650 SWC, 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 T650 SWC registered?

T650 SWC is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T650 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T650 SWC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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