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R979 TNR

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

234,859 mi
Last recorded234,859 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 TNR
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2007 234,859 miles

O/S STEERING IDLER DROP ARM HAS SLIGHT WEAR IN LOWER BUSHES.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 228,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R979 TNR is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R979 TNR, 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 R979 TNR registered?

R979 TNR is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R979 TNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R979 TNR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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