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L3 TLP

1998 Ford Lincoln

White Lpg 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

212,151 mi
Last recorded212,151 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Lincoln131,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 TLP
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 212,151 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

Rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2011 212,058 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

Rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 202,304 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 201,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (6.4.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 199,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 199,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 165,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 May 2008 165,255 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside External window obviously not made of safety glass (on or after 1st Jan 1959) (6.11.5)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 129,106 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 129,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Front Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 103,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L3 TLP is a 1998 Ford Lincoln in White with a 5,400cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L3 TLP, 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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L3 TLP is a 1998 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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