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T684 FRU

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,284 mi
Last recorded170,284 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT684 FRU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 170,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hevily undeseald

Pass 8 May 2014 162,813 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 162,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 157,655 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 157,655 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2011 150,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 135,509 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 127,916 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 127,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 116,123 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 104,324 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007
Pass 18 Feb 2006 81,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T684 FRU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T684 FRU, 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 T684 FRU registered?

T684 FRU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T684 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T684 FRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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