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R579 BLC

1998 Ford Lincoln

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,003 mi
Last recorded42,003 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Lincoln131,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 BLC
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,003 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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R579 BLC is a 1998 Ford Lincoln in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R579 BLC, 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 R579 BLC registered?

R579 BLC is a 1998 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R579 BLC safe to buy?

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