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R308 XWO

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,201 mi
Last recorded66,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 XWO
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,201 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 66,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f anti roll bar ball joint gaiter split.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,323 miles

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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R308 XWO is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R308 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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What year was R308 XWO registered?

R308 XWO is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R308 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 XWO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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