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P989 YDW

1997 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,339 mi
Last recorded34,339 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Towncar123,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 YDW
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2005 34,339 miles

Main brake pipe Rusty and shailing

No front specified passenger seat fitted (seperation between front section and rear row of seats)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Only 3 seat belts fitted to rear of vehicle

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seperate chassis construction, Sills excessively corroded but not load bearing

brake pipes over front axle rusty and shailing

centre exhaust pipe corroded and heavily shailing

offside front floor repaired from interior oif vehicle

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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P989 YDW is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 123,656 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 P989 YDW, 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 29 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P989 YDW registered?

P989 YDW is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P989 YDW safe to buy?

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