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P833 PTR

1997 Ford Lincoln

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

202,675 mi
Last recorded202,675 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Lincoln123,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 PTR
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2018 202,675 miles

fuel pipes corrdodedd

oil leak

both front bearing have slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2017 201,321 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2016 197,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 197,983 miles

underside heavily underesealed

Pass 14 Nov 2013 19,838 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2012 194,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 184,942 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 176,929 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 168,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 159,544 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 147,819 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 138,614 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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P833 PTR is a 1997 Ford Lincoln in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P833 PTR, 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 P833 PTR registered?

P833 PTR is a 1997 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P833 PTR safe to buy?

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