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T979 HOX

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,948 mi
Last recorded58,948 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 HOX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2011 58,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,441 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 52,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,834 miles

rear subframe corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,643 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear subframe corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,462 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,351 miles

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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T979 HOX is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 T979 HOX, 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 T979 HOX registered?

T979 HOX is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T979 HOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T979 HOX 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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