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T838 KAD

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,118 mi
Last recorded131,118 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT838 KAD
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 131,118 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 126,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 121,642 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 121,639 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2006 116,902 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 112,595 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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T838 KAD is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T838 KAD, 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 T838 KAD registered?

T838 KAD is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T838 KAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T838 KAD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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