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R73 BBK

1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,293 mi
Last recorded173,293 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto139,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 BBK
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 173,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

brake pipes coated in protective sealant

Fail 9 Aug 2016 173,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

brake pipes coated in protective sealant

Pass 7 Aug 2015 176,662 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in side walls and on legal limit

Fail 7 Aug 2015 169,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both rear tyres cracked in side walls and on legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2014 166,862 miles

Brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 166,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear axel leaking oil

Pass 7 Jun 2013 163,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear axle oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 163,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 161,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both headlamp images poor

complete floor and chassis rusty

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 23 May 2011 157,867 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2010 154,690 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2009 146,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

rear diff leaking and oil over rear shockers and suspension conpoinents advise to fix problem and clean oil off..

slight end float in rear half shafs

slight travel in park brake cable

Pass 12 May 2008 137,814 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 137,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

steering slightly stiff with a sqeek

Pass 8 Jun 2007 126,012 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 126,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 124,107 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 108,048 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car Auto?

Based on 7,129 MOT tests across 728 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,917
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
728
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 460
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 309
parking brake recording little or no effort 283
Brake pipe excessively corroded 250
fog lamp not working 236
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R73 BBK is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 139,768 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R73 BBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Town Car Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Lincoln Town Car Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R73 BBK is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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