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R870 KPH

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Pink Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,890 mi
Last recorded177,890 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 KPH
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 177,890 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside centre inner sill areas corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2014 177,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside centre inner sill areas corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2013 176,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 173,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2012 173,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2011 165,523 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 156,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 146,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 132,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 117,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 103,337 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 86,969 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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R870 KPH is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in Pink with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R870 KPH, 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 R870 KPH registered?

R870 KPH is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R870 KPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 KPH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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