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J453 TFC

1992 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Lincoln Towncar71,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ453 TFC
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,994cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower inner panels corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2025 113,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle in parts

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 103,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2023 163,326 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rears (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle lower panels

Pass 29 Nov 2021 163,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrsion present under vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2020 159,100 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded in parts

Pass 26 Oct 2019 158,987 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 155,925 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 152,853 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drag link has slight play (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 150,865 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 141,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 138,556 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 137,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 136,988 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 134,089 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 128,645 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 128,574 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 120,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 119,508 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 117,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 112,477 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to rear discs

oil leak

How Reliable is the Lincoln Towncar?

Based on 3,290 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
4,016
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Brake pipe excessively corroded 218
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 165
parking brake recording little or no effort 130
fog lamp not working 119
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J453 TFC is a 1992 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1992 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 71,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lincoln Towncar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J453 TFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Towncar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J453 TFC is a 1992 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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