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T826 RHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,771 mi
Last recorded96,771 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT826 RHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 96,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres,and offside rear tyre,all have slight wear on inner edges.

nearside outer body sill has minor damage.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,891 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn thin inside edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 90,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

offside rear tyre tread worn thin inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 81,193 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing thin inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 73,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 51,205 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,825 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 46,825 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 42,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,417 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 38,417 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 32,948 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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T826 RHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T826 RHJ, 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 T826 RHJ registered?

T826 RHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T826 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T826 RHJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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