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L1 MUO

1998 Ford Lincoln

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,947 mi
Last recorded109,947 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Lincoln131,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 MUO
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 109,947 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 109,947 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 109,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 109,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,384 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 107,411 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 103,967 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Tyre threads lifting

Pass 13 May 2016 100,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s upper and lower (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

n/s and o/s front steering draglinks ball joints slight play

Pass 7 May 2015 95,771 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,097 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2013 86,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

end float in o/s and n/s rear hubs

exhaust mountings perishing

front brake discs rusty and pitted

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 May 2013 86,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

end float in o/s and n/s rear hubs

exhaust mountings perishing

front brake discs rusty and pitted

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 May 2012 81,134 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

end float in o/s and n/s rear hubs

Fail 1 May 2012 81,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

end float in o/s and n/s rear hubs

Pass 12 May 2011 75,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

end float in o/s and n/s rear

Fail 26 Jul 2010 74,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

play in o/s/f idler arm

Pass 7 Nov 2009 72,271 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 72,271 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,216 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 69,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,396 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 66,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,491 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 62,491 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 59,705 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 59,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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L1 MUO is a 1998 Ford Lincoln in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L1 MUO, 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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L1 MUO is a 1998 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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