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P750 YDW

1997 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,320 mi
Last recorded152,320 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Town Car120,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 YDW
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 152,320 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear registration plate lamp bulb getting dull

offside front seat not fitted at time of test, offside front seat belt has not been tested.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 152,317 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside rear registration plate lamp bulb getting dull

offside front seat not fitted at time of test, offside front seat belt has not been tested.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 151,363 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 151,353 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 151,305 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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P750 YDW is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P750 YDW, 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 P750 YDW registered?

P750 YDW is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P750 YDW safe to buy?

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