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T793 TEV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,048 mi
Last recorded111,048 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT793 TEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 111,048 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres cracked/perished on inside edge, nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 108,806 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,556 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 107,556 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 107,333 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 107,333 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 106,461 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 106,068 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 106,068 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 105,159 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 105,159 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 102,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

repair exhaust shield

Fail 9 May 2008 102,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

repair exhaust shield

Pass 9 May 2007 93,187 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 93,187 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 87,571 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 73,072 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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T793 TEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T793 TEV, 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 T793 TEV registered?

T793 TEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 2 June 1999.

Is T793 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T793 TEV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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