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XJI 4981

1998 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

15,510 mi
Last recorded15,510 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 4981
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2007 15,510 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 15,510 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 15,510 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 15,510 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 15,510 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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XJI 4981 is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 XJI 4981, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJI 4981 registered?

XJI 4981 is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is XJI 4981 safe to buy?

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