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T980 SWC

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,648 mi
Last recorded66,648 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 SWC
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2010 66,648 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,648 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 66,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,550 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 65,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 61,121 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS INNER MOUNTING BUSHES WORN

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

LONG LIGHT SCRATCH IN THE N/S OF SWEPT AREA OF WINDSCREEN

N/S/R TYRE THREE NAILS IN THE TREAD,SMALL NAIL IN THE N/S/F TREAD AND A SHARD OF METAL IN THE O/S/R

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER CORRODING AT EACH END

Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,121 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS INNER MOUNTING BUSHES WORN

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

LONG LIGHT SCRATCH IN THE N/S OF SWEPT AREA OF WINDSCREEN

N/S/R TYRE THREE NAILS IN THE TREAD,SMALL NAIL IN THE N/S/F TREAD AND A SHARD OF METAL IN THE O/S/R

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER CORRODING AT EACH END

Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,231 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 46,668 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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T980 SWC is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc 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 T980 SWC, 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 T980 SWC registered?

T980 SWC is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T980 SWC safe to buy?

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