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P286 MLE

1996 Ford Lincoln

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,603 mi
Last recorded116,603 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Lincoln116,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 MLE
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2010 116,603 miles

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 116,603 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 114,305 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 109,536 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 109,519 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 106,821 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 102,269 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 97,233 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 97,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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P286 MLE is a 1996 Ford Lincoln in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Lincoln models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 116,603 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P286 MLE, 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 P286 MLE registered?

P286 MLE is a 1996 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P286 MLE safe to buy?

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