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A18 CJK

1997 Lincoln Towncar

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,533 mi
Last recorded75,533 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Towncar123,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CJK
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 75,533 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,247 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,957 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,426 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,249 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slack in handbrake cable

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,989 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 56,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,762 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak from gearbox rear seal

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,749 miles

How Reliable is the Lincoln Towncar?

Based on 3,290 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
4,016
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Brake pipe excessively corroded 218
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 165
parking brake recording little or no effort 130
fog lamp not working 119
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A18 CJK is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 123,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lincoln Towncar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 CJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Towncar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 CJK registered?

A18 CJK is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A18 CJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 CJK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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