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LAZ 1158

1998 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,700 mi
Last recorded204,700 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Towncar126,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 1158
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 204,700 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust sections deteriated

Front brake pads wearing thin and discs worn

Fail 1 Dec 2009 204,696 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust sections deteriated

Front brake pads wearing thin and discs worn

Pass 10 Nov 2008 327,787 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 199,240 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 192,295 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 192,237 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LAZ 1158 is a 1998 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 LAZ 1158, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAZ 1158 registered?

LAZ 1158 is a 1998 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is LAZ 1158 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 1158 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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