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T680 SFL

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,994 mi
Last recorded83,994 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT680 SFL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,994 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low,parking overall efficiency low,parking brake tell tale warning lamp does not illuminate when lever applied

evidence of vehicle being sttod for extended time period,osr tyre odd brand

inner rear wheel arches covered,rear washer inop & water ;eak from front of vehicle when operated,fuel low/warning light lit,osf upper door hinge worn,exhaust system rusty,rear brake disc faces in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2011 80,963 miles

slight oil leaks,o/s/f tyre wearing close to limits.

Fail 19 May 2011 80,963 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leaks,o/s/f tyre wearing close to limits.

Pass 13 May 2010 77,790 miles

front pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroded and rear

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 May 2010 77,786 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

front pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroded and rear

Pass 6 May 2009 75,474 miles

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

damage to n/s/f door and rear wing

front and rear brake discs worn

front wipers worn

n/s/f fog lamp braken

oil leaks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Apr 2009 75,474 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f door and rear wing

front and rear brake discs worn

front wipers worn

n/s/f fog lamp braken

oil leaks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,636 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 62,147 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner eage

Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,581 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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T680 SFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T680 SFL, 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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T680 SFL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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