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ALG 207J

1998 Ford Lincoln

Brown Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,526 mi
Last recorded4,526 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Lincoln131,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 207J
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 4,526 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,750 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 37,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 3,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 2,715 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 2,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Lincoln?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
3,736
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99
Brake pipe excessively corroded 93
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 92
parking brake recording little or no effort 74
fog lamp not working 50
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ALG 207J is a 1998 Ford Lincoln in Brown with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Lincoln models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 131,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Lincoln fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALG 207J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Lincoln typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Lincoln is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALG 207J registered?

ALG 207J is a 1998 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is ALG 207J safe to buy?

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