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E745 EBW

1988 Lincoln Town Car

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,753 mi
Last recorded45,753 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Lincoln Town Car39,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE745 EBW
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 45,753 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body protection applied

Pass 11 Jan 2025 45,555 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 45,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 45,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 44,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 44,142 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 43,658 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 13 May 2015 43,327 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 41,357 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,466 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,839 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,092 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 39,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,167 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,998 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,474 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 31,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 26,358 miles

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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E745 EBW is a 1988 Lincoln Town Car in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1988 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 39,135 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 E745 EBW, 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 38 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E745 EBW registered?

E745 EBW is a 1988 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E745 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E745 EBW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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