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T687 JLF

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,961 mi
Last recorded75,961 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT687 JLF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 75,961 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 75,961 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

205/55/16 91v

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 72,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,384 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 50,770 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 48,427 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,326 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,780 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,887 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,382 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 39,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,762 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 32,616 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 32,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T687 JLF is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T687 JLF, 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 T687 JLF registered?

T687 JLF is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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