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T74 TVX

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,570 mi
Last recorded121,570 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 TVX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,570 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 115,782 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 112,409 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,486 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,368 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall starting to seperate

Rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 103,368 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 100,914 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 100,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,238 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 96,238 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 81,944 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 81,944 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 76,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 70,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 61,398 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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T74 TVX 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 82.4%.

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 T74 TVX, 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 T74 TVX registered?

T74 TVX is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T74 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T74 TVX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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