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R725 TKV

1998 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,749 mi
Last recorded134,749 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 TKV
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 134,749 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 132,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 131,077 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 129,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,226 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,960 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 123,480 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 123,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 121,302 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,463 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 112,341 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 107,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 101,514 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 101,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 100,374 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 100,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 97,971 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,413 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 91,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R725 TKV is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R725 TKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R725 TKV registered?

R725 TKV is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R725 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 TKV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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