MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion to nearside door pillar
engine under tray distorted
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
scuffing & cracking to nearside front & rear tyres
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
corrosion to nearside door pillar
engine under tray distorted
scuffing & cracking to nearside front & rear tyres
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
fan belt fraying
power steering pump damp
windscreen obstruction - sat nav
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges
oil leak
power steering pump damp
How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car?
Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R382 NPN is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 120,988 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 R382 NPN, 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 29 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R382 NPN registered?
R382 NPN is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R382 NPN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R382 NPN shows 9 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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