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R311 BVS

1997 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,798 mi
Last recorded38,798 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Town Car120,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 BVS
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,798 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,286 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 35,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,079 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,316 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
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R311 BVS is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 120,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R311 BVS, 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 29 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R311 BVS registered?

R311 BVS is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R311 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 BVS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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