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T98 JEO

1999 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,191 mi
Last recorded100,191 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT98 JEO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 100,191 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 100,187 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,130 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,464 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 63,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 27 May 2008 63,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Condensation in offside headlamp

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread, tyre wall cut and wearing on edges

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades are split on ends slightly

Pass 12 May 2006 54,272 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 54,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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T98 JEO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T98 JEO, 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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T98 JEO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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