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R382 NPN

1997 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,087 mi
Last recorded174,087 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Town Car120,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 NPN
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 174,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 173,699 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 172,668 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 151,886 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 151,886 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 144,284 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 143,946 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 137,159 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 137,159 miles

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.

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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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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