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T655 AMO

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,529 mi
Last recorded73,529 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT655 AMO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2011 73,529 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2010 84,185 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,916 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on inner edge.

Slight top to bottom play in offside front tyre.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,738 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 61,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 50,943 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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T655 AMO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T655 AMO, 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 T655 AMO registered?

T655 AMO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T655 AMO safe to buy?

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