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T685 MBL

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,977 mi
Last recorded92,977 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 MBL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2009 92,977 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 92,977 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,684 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 84,684 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 79,139 miles

Front number plate is cracked, but still legible.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,139 miles

Front number plate is cracked, but still legible.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 74,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

park brake performance quite low 19%

Fail 16 Jun 2006 74,501 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

park brake performance quite low 19%

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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T685 MBL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T685 MBL, 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 T685 MBL registered?

T685 MBL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T685 MBL safe to buy?

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