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E71 DRM

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,666 mi
Last recorded174,666 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE71 DRM
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 174,666 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 170,987 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 164,901 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 158,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 153,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 152,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 151,809 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 151,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,225
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
327
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 102
fog lamp not working 82
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
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E71 DRM is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 136,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lincoln Town Car fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E71 DRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Town Car typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E71 DRM registered?

E71 DRM is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E71 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E71 DRM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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