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N979 THO

1996 Ford Lincoln

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,386 mi
Last recorded78,386 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Lincoln116,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 THO
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,386 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 78,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N979 THO is a 1996 Ford Lincoln in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ford Lincoln models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 116,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N979 THO, 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 30 years old, this Ford Lincoln is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N979 THO registered?

N979 THO is a 1996 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N979 THO safe to buy?

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