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E198 HFG

1988 Ford Lincoln

White Petrol 4956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

69,661 mi
Last recorded69,661 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE198 HFG
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,956cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2009 69,661 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

auto transmission fluid leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2008 60,367 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E198 HFG is a 1988 Ford Lincoln in White with a 4,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E198 HFG, 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 38 years old, this Ford Lincoln is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E198 HFG registered?

E198 HFG is a 1988 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E198 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E198 HFG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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