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A258 UWS

1983 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,682 mi
Last recorded84,682 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA258 UWS
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 84,682 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 81,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,379 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

imported car

rear lens and power steering pipe temporary repair

Fail 4 Aug 2010 81,367 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

imported car

Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 81,290 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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A258 UWS is a 1983 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A258 UWS, 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 43 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A258 UWS registered?

A258 UWS is a 1983 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A258 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A258 UWS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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