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FW 4015

1998 Lincoln Navigator

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,644 mi
Last recorded108,644 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Navigator100,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW 4015
MakeLincoln
ModelNavigator
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 108,644 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 106,219 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 106,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 103,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 103,321 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,244 miles

SUSPENSION LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,788 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 96,723 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

CHECK SUSPENSION LIGHT ON

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,925 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 92,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 86,822 miles

SUSPENSION LIGHT ON

Pass 30 May 2018 82,802 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 82,178 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,621 miles

suspension warning light on

Pass 19 May 2016 74,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 70,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 66,128 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 62,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,752 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,548 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,797 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

How Reliable is the Lincoln Navigator?

Based on 2,452 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,599
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 41
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39
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FW 4015 is a 1998 Lincoln Navigator in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Lincoln Navigator models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lincoln Navigator fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FW 4015, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Navigator typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Lincoln Navigator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FW 4015 registered?

FW 4015 is a 1998 Lincoln Navigator, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is FW 4015 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW 4015 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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