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T897 MKK

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,251 mi
Last recorded139,251 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 MKK
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 139,251 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 135,758 miles

wear in wish bone bushes † †front anti roll bar bushes worn † †off side stop light replaced † †front and rear pads low † †near side front tyre low

Pass 16 May 2006 134,758 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 134,758 miles

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

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

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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T897 MKK is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T897 MKK, 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 T897 MKK registered?

T897 MKK is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T897 MKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T897 MKK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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