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T658 OWA

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,900 mi
Last recorded142,900 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT658 OWA
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 142,900 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 142,899 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 139,466 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 134,329 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 134,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 121,401 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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T658 OWA is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T658 OWA, 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 T658 OWA registered?

T658 OWA is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T658 OWA safe to buy?

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