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T72 LJN

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,107 mi
Last recorded83,107 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT72 LJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust hangers perished

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,307 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,788 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 75,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,429 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,429 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,159 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,633 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,692 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,051 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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T72 LJN is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T72 LJN, 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 T72 LJN registered?

T72 LJN is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is T72 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T72 LJN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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