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E278 AUX

1988 Lincoln Town Car

Black Petrol 5120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,063 mi
Last recorded22,063 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Lincoln Town Car39,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 AUX
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,063 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,736 miles

advise as per original test no/513626097067

Fail 6 Apr 2007 13,735 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front heat shields insecure and sound deading

fuel pipes insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,937 miles

as per last vt32

Fail 12 Apr 2006 11,937 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut slightly n/s/f top wishbone bushes perished slightly surface corrsion to complete chassis and outriggers n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

untidy repair to handbrake cable front exhaust heat sheilds insecure

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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E278 AUX is a 1988 Lincoln Town Car in Black with a 5,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E278 AUX, 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.

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What year was E278 AUX registered?

E278 AUX is a 1988 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E278 AUX safe to buy?

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