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P368 VDL

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,205 mi
Last recorded106,205 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Town Car120,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 VDL
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 106,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 105,804 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 104,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 103,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 101,806 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 101,806 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

slight leak from steering box

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 3 Mar 2006 97,772 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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P368 VDL is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P368 VDL, 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 P368 VDL registered?

P368 VDL is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P368 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P368 VDL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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