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T756 JYC

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,567 mi
Last recorded99,567 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT756 JYC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank breather and filler pipes corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 99,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank breather and filler pipes corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 96,048 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 96,048 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,469 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 89,469 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,564 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres uneven wear.

Fail 25 Sep 2007 82,564 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres uneven wear.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 75,783 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 75,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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T756 JYC is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T756 JYC, 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 T756 JYC registered?

T756 JYC is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T756 JYC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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