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L1 WMO

1998 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

260,059 mi
Last recorded260,059 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 WMO
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 260,059 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 259,651 miles

Near Side Rear brake pipe fixing to hub loose. Pipe still secure.

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 259,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Near Side Rear brake pipe fixing to hub loose. Pipe still secure.

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 259,074 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 250,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 241,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 225,086 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 209,968 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 207,990 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L1 WMO is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L1 WMO, 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 L1 WMO registered?

L1 WMO is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L1 WMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 WMO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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