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T726 RFS

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,925 mi
Last recorded44,925 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT726 RFS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 44,925 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 43,119 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 42,166 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 42,093 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 41,557 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,807 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 38,732 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2017 35,869 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2016 32,975 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 27,564 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 27,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 21,091 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,756 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 9,462 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 8,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,783 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 7,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 6,484 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 5,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,362 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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T726 RFS is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T726 RFS, 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 T726 RFS registered?

T726 RFS is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is T726 RFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T726 RFS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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