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T729 KLK

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,252 mi
Last recorded69,252 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT729 KLK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2016 69,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,768 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 64,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 60,970 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,244 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 54,244 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front lower suspension have worn bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,291 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2011 43,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,420 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,332 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,788 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,445 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 36,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 33,410 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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T729 KLK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T729 KLK, 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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T729 KLK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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