MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
corrosion to under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car?
Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R232 XWO is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car 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 Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 136,157 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 Town Car fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R232 XWO, 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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How do I check the history of R232 XWO?
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What year was R232 XWO registered?
R232 XWO is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R232 XWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R232 XWO 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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