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R388 LFM

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Pink Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,987 mi
Last recorded113,987 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 LFM
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 113,987 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 108,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 108,135 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 158,402 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 158,380 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R388 LFM is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in Pink with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R388 LFM, 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 R388 LFM registered?

R388 LFM is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R388 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 LFM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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