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S454 GHW

1998 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

221,950 mi
Last recorded221,950 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Lincoln Town Car136,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 GHW
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 221,950 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 219,627 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 218,201 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 215,913 miles

brake fluid reservoir cable tied around master cylinder

brake pipes rusty

sills holed and corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2009 215,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

brake fluid reservoir cable tied around master cylinder

brake pipes rusty

sills holed and corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 200,117 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 198,931 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

h/brake cable outer burnt on exhaust

inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 181,822 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 181,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 178,617 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake cables joins

Pass 21 Jun 2006 138,338 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 138,263 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 138,187 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES OUTER CASINGS CHAFFED THROUGH †

Pass 29 Jun 2005 109,162 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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S454 GHW is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 136,157 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 S454 GHW, 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 28 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S454 GHW registered?

S454 GHW is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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