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V217 WDA

1999 Ford Lincoln

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,988 mi
Last recorded160,988 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Lincoln138,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 WDA
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 160,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes covers in black paint

under body corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 151,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 139,269 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 138,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 126,470 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 126,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 118,383 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 118,383 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 107,476 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 107,314 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V217 WDA is a 1999 Ford Lincoln in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Ford Lincoln models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 138,676 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 V217 WDA, 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 27 years old, this Ford Lincoln is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V217 WDA is a 1999 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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