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P104 YHB

1997 Ford Lincoln

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,134 mi
Last recorded97,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Lincoln123,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 YHB
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 97,134 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,971 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,769 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 94,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 94,089 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,568 miles

exhaust slight deterioation

nearside side repeater, only half working

Fail 17 Jun 2013 92,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust slight deterioation

nearside side repeater, only half working

Pass 6 Dec 2012 91,553 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 91,553 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,067 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 90,997 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 90,997 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 May 2011 90,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,455 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 89,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,109 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 89,090 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 160,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 156,883 miles

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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P104 YHB is a 1997 Ford Lincoln in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Lincoln models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 123,450 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 P104 YHB, 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 29 years old, this Ford Lincoln is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P104 YHB registered?

P104 YHB is a 1997 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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