Lincoln Town Car Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lincoln Town Car reliable? We analysed 2,774 real MOT tests across 327 vehicles to find out.
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The Lincoln Town Car is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and track rod end ball joint has excessive play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lincoln Town Car.
Lincoln Town Car Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lincoln Town Car. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lincoln Town Car MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lincoln Town Car to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lincoln Town Car Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lincoln Town Car fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lincoln Town Car Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lincoln Town Car owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lincoln Town Car MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lincoln Town Car year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 71 | 81.7% | 46,927 | 80,658 | 101,055 |
| 2004 | 52 | 75.0% | 75,569 | 115,406 | 122,050 |
| 2003 | 107 | 74.8% | 69,168 | 104,178 | 132,292 |
| 2001 | 213 | 73.7% | 80,739 | 122,077 | 173,336 |
| 2000 | 325 | 71.4% | 81,128 | 118,688 | 162,078 |
| 1999 | 430 | 68.8% | 97,224 | 122,475 | 181,704 |
| 1998 | 353 | 72.0% | 108,135 | 136,157 | 177,869 |
| 1997 | 219 | 75.3% | 82,826 | 120,988 | 154,052 |
| 1996 | 117 | 77.8% | 59,700 | 109,964 | 127,545 |
| 1995 | 144 | 73.6% | 91,490 | 125,489 | 170,301 |
| 1994 | 108 | 61.1% | 144,504 | 181,910 | 248,871 |
| 1992 | 68 | 82.4% | 37,048 | 79,496 | 103,436 |
| 1990 | 84 | 79.8% | 93,219 | 116,413 | 162,927 |
| 1988 | 78 | 82.1% | 33,064 | 39,135 | 67,058 |
How Long Does a Lincoln Town Car Last?
Based on 327 Lincoln Town Car vehicles on UK roads.
Lincoln Town Car Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lincoln Town Car MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lincoln Town Car
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.4% MOT pass rate from 68 tests
61.1% MOT pass rate from 108 tests
The best year to buy a used Lincoln Town Car is 1992, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.4% across 68 tests. The 1994 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lincoln Town Car Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Town Car THIS CAR | 73.7% | 2,774 | 113,266 mi | 38 yrs |
| Lincoln Town Car Auto | 72.1% | 7,129 | 123,648 mi | 31 yrs |
| Lincoln Towncar | 69.4% | 3,290 | 128,422 mi | 34 yrs |
| Lincoln Navigator | 76.1% | 2,452 | 78,614 mi | 28 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition Turbo Auto | 86.1% | 3,035 | 20,126 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lincoln Town Car Auto (72.1% pass rate) and the Lincoln Towncar (69.4% pass rate), the Lincoln Town Car outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Lincoln Town CarShould you buy a used Lincoln Town Car?
The Lincoln Town Car has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.7% across 2,774 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Lincoln Town Car are brake pipe excessively corroded (124 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (111), and track rod end ball joint has excessive play (102). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Lincoln Town Car owner drives around 3,225 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Lincoln Town Car models stay on UK roads for around 38 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.