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JEZ 1751

1988 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

3,328 mi
Last recorded3,328 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Lincoln Town Car39,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEZ 1751
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 3,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,882 miles

Offside Front steering arm bush slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2023 89,797 miles

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

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 85,100 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,228 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,865 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 71,892 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Feb 2019 71,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,402 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,384 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 68,165 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 67,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,314 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,069 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wiper blades in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 64,754 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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JEZ 1751 is a 1988 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JEZ 1751, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEZ 1751 registered?

JEZ 1751 is a 1988 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is JEZ 1751 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEZ 1751 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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