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R7 WAV

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Pink Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,936 mi
Last recorded150,936 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 WAV
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 150,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 146,658 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 143,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 140,231 miles

all exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2008 140,230 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

all exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2007 130,927 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 120,693 miles

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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R7 WAV is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in Pink with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R7 WAV, 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 R7 WAV registered?

R7 WAV is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R7 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 WAV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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