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L14 CLH

1998 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,105 mi
Last recorded218,105 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 CLH
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 218,105 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake sticking slightly when rotated by hand

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2015

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Lower Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Lower Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 218,020 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 217,233 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2011 209,130 miles

air bag light on

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 209,112 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 11 Dec 2010 206,757 miles

Oil leak

slight end float in diff

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 2 Dec 2009 196,665 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 196,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 180,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 177,222 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 172,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 163,563 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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L14 CLH is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 136,157 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 L14 CLH, 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 28 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L14 CLH registered?

L14 CLH is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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