MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Lincoln?
Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.
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R343 MDE is a 1998 Ford Lincoln in Pink with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R343 MDE, 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 R343 MDE registered?
R343 MDE is a 1998 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R343 MDE safe to buy?
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