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T798 FFX

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,297 mi
Last recorded122,297 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 FFX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 122,297 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 120,993 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 120,365 miles

slight condensation in os headlamp

Pass 22 Jul 2011 119,171 miles

front disce heavily corroded and worn

fuel tank strap corroded

os headlamp misted

osr caliper damp

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2010 115,456 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp - weak beam image

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

offside rear brake caliper damp

surface corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2009 109,541 miles

OIL VISIBLE ON O/S/R CALIPER BUT LOOKS TO BE FROM AN OLD REPAIR

Pass 23 Sep 2008 103,218 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 90,383 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 90,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 85,472 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 85,472 miles

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

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

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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T798 FFX is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 T798 FFX, 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 T798 FFX registered?

T798 FFX is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T798 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T798 FFX shows 11 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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