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T859 SWC

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,728 mi
Last recorded85,728 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 SWC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,728 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,558 miles

front and rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,787 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,354 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,814 miles

all tyre treads worn on inside edges

surface corrosion to all brake and suspension components

Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,620 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,297 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 55,890 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,890 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 44,892 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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T859 SWC is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T859 SWC, 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 T859 SWC registered?

T859 SWC is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T859 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T859 SWC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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