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P778 WMJ

1997 Ford Lincoln

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,753 mi
Last recorded101,753 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Lincoln123,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 WMJ
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2006 101,753 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 101,753 miles

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

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

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

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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P778 WMJ is a 1997 Ford Lincoln in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P778 WMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P778 WMJ registered?

P778 WMJ is a 1997 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P778 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P778 WMJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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