MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,526 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate slightly broken please keep checked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate slightly broken please keep checked
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car?
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S856 XNE is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S856 XNE, 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 S856 XNE registered?
S856 XNE is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S856 XNE safe to buy?
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