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K18 DAR

1998 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Towncar126,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 DAR
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 70,299 miles

underside undersealed

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,820 miles

underside rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2012 68,676 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 67,284 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 65,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,028 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,551 miles

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,095 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 60,090 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,894 miles

slight play in nearside front steering idler arm

How Reliable is the Lincoln Towncar?

Based on 3,290 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
4,016
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Brake pipe excessively corroded 218
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 165
parking brake recording little or no effort 130
fog lamp not working 119
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K18 DAR is a 1998 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 126,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lincoln Towncar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K18 DAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Towncar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K18 DAR registered?

K18 DAR is a 1998 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K18 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 DAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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