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T878 SGR

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,399 mi
Last recorded132,399 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT878 SGR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 132,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 132,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 131,960 miles

handbrake 16%

Pass 26 Oct 2016 131,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 130,858 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 130,828 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 130,364 miles

rear axle corroded!!!

Pass 14 Oct 2013 130,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 130,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s headlight image poor

Pass 8 Oct 2012 129,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 129,375 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 129,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 128,308 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 127,416 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 127,065 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 127,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 124,426 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 124,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs in a poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2006 118,813 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 116,586 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

washers weak

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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T878 SGR is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T878 SGR, 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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T878 SGR is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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