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YJF 837S

1990 Lincoln Town Car

Blue Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,774 mi
Last recorded95,774 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1990 Lincoln Town Car116,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJF 837S
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 95,774 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,640 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,514 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,359 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 95,200 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,012 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 94,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 94,562 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 94,562 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,251 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 94,044 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 9,398 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Pass 15 Sep 2007 93,535 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 93,535 miles

Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front seat back loose..

Pass 31 Aug 2006 93,219 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 93,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pipes becoming corroded in parts covers on pipes stopping proper inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2005 92,828 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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YJF 837S is a 1990 Lincoln Town Car in Blue with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1990 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 116,413 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 YJF 837S, 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 36 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 YJF 837S registered?

YJF 837S is a 1990 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 4 July 1990.

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