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A286 RAN

1998 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 8420cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,495 mi
Last recorded141,495 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Towncar126,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA286 RAN
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,420cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 141,495 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 141,495 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 133,100 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 133,100 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 122,423 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 122,423 miles

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.

69.4%
Pass Rate
4,016
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Brake pipe excessively corroded 218
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 165
parking brake recording little or no effort 130
fog lamp not working 119
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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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