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M154 NAV

1998 Lincoln Navigator

Silver Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,039 mi
Last recorded141,039 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Navigator100,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM154 NAV
MakeLincoln
ModelNavigator
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 141,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 139,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 136,551 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 135,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 135,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,490 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 134,483 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 132,646 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 127,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 123,498 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 119,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 116,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 112,123 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 112,123 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 106,066 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 100,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 922,777 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 92,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear steering shaft to steering box

How Reliable is the Lincoln Navigator?

Based on 2,452 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,599
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 41
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39
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M154 NAV is a 1998 Lincoln Navigator in Silver with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Lincoln Navigator models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lincoln Navigator fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M154 NAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M154 NAV registered?

M154 NAV is a 1998 Lincoln Navigator, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is M154 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M154 NAV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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