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JFZ 9739

1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,010 mi
Last recorded169,010 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto139,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 9739
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2021 169,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested over heated and leaked water out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working side light switch not correctly (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 168,936 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 166,371 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 164,108 miles

Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 161,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 161,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 159,361 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight fluid leak from ac pump

slight oil leak from gearbox rear

some steering linkage play

Fail 19 Jun 2015 159,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight fluid leak from ac pump

slight oil leak from gearbox rear

some steering linkage play

How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car Auto?

Based on 7,129 MOT tests across 728 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,917
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
728
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 460
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 309
parking brake recording little or no effort 283
Brake pipe excessively corroded 250
fog lamp not working 236
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JFZ 9739 is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 139,768 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFZ 9739, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Town Car Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Lincoln Town Car Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFZ 9739 registered?

JFZ 9739 is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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