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T795 JAR

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,882 mi
Last recorded90,882 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT795 JAR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2015 90,882 miles

Fuel system component leaking poss filler neck/tank area (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 86,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake poor

strong smell of petrol from tank area but cannot see any leak [tank empty]

Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,537 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,634 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,303 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 70,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,860 miles

Both rear brake discs suffering from slight corrosion.

n/s/r starting to suffer from tread seperation.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,130 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 63,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 50,827 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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T795 JAR is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T795 JAR, 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 T795 JAR registered?

T795 JAR is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 13 March 1999.

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