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T697 FUD

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,519 mi
Last recorded97,519 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 FUD
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 97,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,519 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 90,956 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre side walss cracked and perished.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre side walss cracked and perished.

Rear sub frame has heavy corrosion.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 90,956 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre side walss cracked and perished.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre side walss cracked and perished.

Rear sub frame has heavy corrosion.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 87,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2009 87,555 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2008 83,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2007 80,141 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 75,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges just legal

both lower wishbone front bushes separating just legal

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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T697 FUD is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T697 FUD, 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 T697 FUD registered?

T697 FUD is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 July 1999.

Is T697 FUD safe to buy?

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