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WJI 2791

1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Diesel 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,098 mi
Last recorded240,098 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto139,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 2791
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 240,098 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 237,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 233,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 227,323 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 227,298 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 219,001 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 219,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car Auto?

Based on 7,129 MOT tests across 728 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,917
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
728
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 460
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 309
parking brake recording little or no effort 283
Brake pipe excessively corroded 250
fog lamp not working 236
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WJI 2791 is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 139,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lincoln Town Car Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJI 2791, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Town Car Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Lincoln Town Car Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJI 2791 registered?

WJI 2791 is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is WJI 2791 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJI 2791 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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