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T97 BPR

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,036 mi
Last recorded110,036 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 BPR
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 110,036 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 1 Jul 2009 110,036 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,909 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 97,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 80,624 miles

marginal security front index plate

Fail 17 Jul 2007 80,624 miles

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

marginal security front index plate

Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,680 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 65,478 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 65,450 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake balance close to limits

inner front discs lipped and corroded

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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T97 BPR is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T97 BPR, 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 T97 BPR registered?

T97 BPR is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T97 BPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T97 BPR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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