CarVerify

Free Car Check

E251 WOL

1988 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 5000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,055 mi
Last recorded79,055 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Lincoln Town Car39,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lincoln
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 WOL
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2007 79,055 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

advise rear door striker plates split

Pass 25 Jan 2006 77,509 miles

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
Full Lincoln Town Car reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E251 WOL is a 1988 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 39,135 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 E251 WOL, 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 38 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E251 WOL?

You can check the full history of E251 WOL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E251 WOL registered?

E251 WOL is a 1988 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E251 WOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E251 WOL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E251 WOL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E251 WOL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.