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T797 UEV

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,891 mi
Last recorded92,891 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 UEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 92,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded - not considered excessive

Fail 4 Jul 2023 92,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded - not considered excessive

Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded ... not considered excessive

Fail 8 Jul 2022 91,035 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded ... not considered excessive

Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible inner sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 83,403 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible inner sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,900 miles

front tyres wearing on inner tread/edges

Fail 1 Jul 2017 80,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on inner tread/edges

Pass 18 Jun 2016 77,478 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside front and nearside rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,668 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 72,561 miles

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

we advise pads replaced a/s/a/p

Pass 15 Jun 2013 69,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,761 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 59,337 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 56,612 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 53,919 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,380 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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T797 UEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T797 UEV, 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 T797 UEV registered?

T797 UEV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T797 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T797 UEV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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