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R91 NUF

1998 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

219,955 mi
Last recorded219,955 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 NUF
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 219,955 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 214,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front floor slightly corroded

Offside front top shock bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 212,835 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 212,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 210,225 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 210,214 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 205,196 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2013 205,012 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 201,584 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 201,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 191,634 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 182,093 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 181,649 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 171,995 miles

both inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 161,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 151,254 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 135,952 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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R91 NUF is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R91 NUF, 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 R91 NUF registered?

R91 NUF is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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