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T85 RDL

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,120 mi
Last recorded100,120 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT85 RDL
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2020 100,120 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid overflowing from reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers are perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust is corroded on front and centre sections

Pass 27 Aug 2019 98,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly out of shape in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly out of shape in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly out of shape in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly out of shape in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 94,177 miles

Front both front tyres are close and worn on inner edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 94,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front tyres are close and worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,947 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,801 miles

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,197 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,416 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,241 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,725 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,814 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,751 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,378 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

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

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2006 70,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 68,613 miles

Nearside handbrake cable outer caseing showing signs of wear

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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T85 RDL is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T85 RDL, 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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T85 RDL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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