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R961 CLS

1998 Ford Lincoln

Pink Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,433 mi
Last recorded236,433 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Lincoln131,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 CLS
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 236,433 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 233,927 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 233,927 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 231,501 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 226,209 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2013 220,764 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 215,926 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 209,161 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 209,106 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 205,626 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 197,657 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 189,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 180,659 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 170,609 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 170,609 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R961 CLS is a 1998 Ford Lincoln in Pink with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R961 CLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R961 CLS registered?

R961 CLS is a 1998 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R961 CLS safe to buy?

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