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R615 KAW

1997 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

227,769 mi
Last recorded227,769 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Town Car120,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 KAW
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019 227,769 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Under bonnet battery. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear brake pipe has multiple heavily corroded sections. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system has multiple leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Nearside chassis section fuel return pipe leaking fuel. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing section brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Around steering box area. (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement Sector shaft securing nut insecure. (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension system inoperative Suspension fault lamp illuminated. (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet securing position high.

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Nearside front metal brake pipe fouling steering column and insecure. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring around battery not secured and touching engine components. (4.11 (a) (i))

Intermediate exhaust mounts in poor condition.

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Offside metal brake pipe very close to starter motor live terminals. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Underside floor sections heavily corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 141,218 miles

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Fail 27 Apr 2018 141,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 18 Mar 2017 139,686 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mounting slightly deteriated

vehicle has been undersealed covering slight rust

Pass 23 Sep 2015 139,305 miles

Body has slight corrosion the under of the vehicle has all been undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rears (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged just in front of the engine under (2.3.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear of the vehicle corroded out side areas of test under sills (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

oil around the engine

Pass 15 Sep 2014 138,548 miles

chassis corrosion

floor pan corroded and patched

fluid leak from ps box

front brake discs corroded

front inner arb bushes-play detected

minor play offside trake rod end

nearside rear wheel bearing-minor play

play in idler arm ball joint

rear half shafts-end float

sill corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2013 136,472 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 136,393 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 136,393 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 135,963 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 135,948 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 135,656 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 135,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

advise condition of hand brake cables

Pass 7 Feb 2008 134,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 132,164 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 132,164 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 128,850 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 128,850 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R615 KAW is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R615 KAW, 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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R615 KAW is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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