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V908 OBA

1999 Lincoln Town Car

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,415 mi
Last recorded143,415 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Lincoln Town Car122,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV908 OBA
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 143,415 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2012 143,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 143,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 141,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 140,230 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 140,230 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 109,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 94,470 miles

Squeek evident from near side front suspension. †Offside front seat seat missing.Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract.Nearside track rod end pinch bolt tightened at station prior to test.

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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V908 OBA is a 1999 Lincoln Town Car in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 122,475 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 V908 OBA, 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 27 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V908 OBA registered?

V908 OBA is a 1999 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V908 OBA safe to buy?

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