MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,495 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Lincoln Towncar?
Based on 3,290 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A286 RAN is a 1998 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 8,420cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 126,438 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 Lincoln Towncar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A286 RAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lincoln Towncar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A286 RAN registered?
A286 RAN is a 1998 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is A286 RAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for A286 RAN shows 6 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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