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T851 JPU

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,041 mi
Last recorded102,041 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT851 JPU
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 102,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,419 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 91,898 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on iside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,581 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,416 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,377 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 67,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 62,320 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 62,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 54,700 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 54,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,206 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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T851 JPU is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T851 JPU, 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 T851 JPU registered?

T851 JPU is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T851 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T851 JPU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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