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F896 UVX

1989 Ford Lincoln

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,466 mi
Last recorded40,466 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF896 UVX
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 40,466 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS DAMP.

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS TOP MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHED.

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING.

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED / WEAK.

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION JOINT.

STEERING BOX DAMP.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 40,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS DAMP.

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS TOP MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHED.

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING.

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED / WEAK.

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION JOINT.

STEERING BOX DAMP.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,232 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 38,232 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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F896 UVX is a 1989 Ford Lincoln in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F896 UVX, 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 37 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 F896 UVX registered?

F896 UVX is a 1989 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F896 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F896 UVX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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