MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,120 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode
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
Nearside handbrake cable outer caseing showing signs of wear
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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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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What year was T85 RDL registered?
T85 RDL is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is T85 RDL safe to buy?
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