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T772 OPW

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,174 mi
Last recorded167,174 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT772 OPW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 167,174 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 167,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

front discs lipped and corroded

offside no plate lamp dull

Pass 15 Feb 2011 154,579 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2011 154,573 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 129,541 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 129,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 199,118 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 119,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 112,384 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 105,146 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 92,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T772 OPW is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T772 OPW, 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 T772 OPW registered?

T772 OPW is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T772 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T772 OPW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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