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R685 PHG

1998 Lincoln Navigator

Blue Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,708 mi
Last recorded120,708 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Navigator100,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 PHG
MakeLincoln
ModelNavigator
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 120,708 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 119,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine tensioner belt damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2007 113,808 miles

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

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

Marginal pass on handbrake at 16%, customer advised brakes may require attention or adjustment

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Vehicle presented with no registration plates, tested on vin number only

Vehicle presented with sidewards and rearward facing seats

Fail 28 Nov 2007 113,808 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Vehicle presented with no registration plates, tested on vin number only

Vehicle presented with sidewards and rearward facing seats

How Reliable is the Lincoln Navigator?

Based on 2,452 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,599
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 41
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39
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R685 PHG is a 1998 Lincoln Navigator in Blue with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Lincoln Navigator models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,126 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 Navigator fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R685 PHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Navigator typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Lincoln Navigator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R685 PHG is a 1998 Lincoln Navigator, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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