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R248 PEL

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,996 mi
Last recorded68,996 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 PEL
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 68,996 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 68,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Mar 2006 68,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R248 PEL is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R248 PEL, 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 R248 PEL registered?

R248 PEL is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R248 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 PEL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R248 PEL have outstanding finance?

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