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R99 GSC

1998 Ford Lincoln

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,183 mi
Last recorded103,183 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Lincoln131,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 GSC
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 103,183 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 98,861 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 98,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 90,157 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 78,781 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play offside idler arm

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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R99 GSC is a 1998 Ford Lincoln in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R99 GSC, 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 R99 GSC registered?

R99 GSC is a 1998 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R99 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 GSC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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