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R305 DUR

1998 Ford Lincoln

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,235 mi
Last recorded142,235 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Lincoln131,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 DUR
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 142,235 miles

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

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

sidewards and rear facing seats have no seat belts fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2008 142,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

sidewards and rear facing seats have no seat belts fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2007 138,056 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 131,706 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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R305 DUR is a 1998 Ford Lincoln in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R305 DUR, 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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What year was R305 DUR registered?

R305 DUR is a 1998 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R305 DUR safe to buy?

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