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T988 TJN

1999 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,758 mi
Last recorded46,758 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 TJN
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,758 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,239 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,990 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,699 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,640 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,310 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 40,310 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,736 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 36,026 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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T988 TJN is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T988 TJN, 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

How do I check the history of T988 TJN?

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What year was T988 TJN registered?

T988 TJN is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T988 TJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T988 TJN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T988 TJN have outstanding finance?

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