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T881 RHJ

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,229 mi
Last recorded94,229 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 RHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 94,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel tank straps rusty.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,341 miles

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to petrol filler pipes

Fail 19 Oct 2009 91,341 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to petrol filler pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2008 87,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2008 87,318 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 83,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 78,385 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 78,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 69,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T881 RHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T881 RHJ, 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 T881 RHJ registered?

T881 RHJ is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T881 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T881 RHJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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