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M5 LMO

1998 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

276,824 mi
Last recorded276,824 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Towncar126,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 LMO
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 276,824 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

advise both rear inner arches corroded

advise front and rear brake inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2017 274,502 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 274,376 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 269,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 262,750 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 262,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 258,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 253,796 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 241,375 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 233,052 miles

both nearside tyres low tread

Pass 24 Feb 2010 209,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 195,288 miles

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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M5 LMO is a 1998 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M5 LMO, 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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M5 LMO is a 1998 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M5 LMO safe to buy?

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