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SKM 214W

1981 Ford Lincoln

Brown Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,088 mi
Last recorded100,088 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 214W
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 100,088 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,687 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 98,917 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,118 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 98,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 97,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 96,078 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 94,843 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 92,623 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 89,522 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded †front to rear brake pipe could do with more retaining clips

Pass 3 Jun 2006 84,712 miles

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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SKM 214W is a 1981 Ford Lincoln in Brown with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SKM 214W, 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 45 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 SKM 214W registered?

SKM 214W is a 1981 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SKM 214W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKM 214W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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