Lincoln Town Car Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lincoln Town Car Auto reliable? We analysed 7,129 real MOT tests across 728 vehicles to find out.
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The Lincoln Town Car Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, track rod end ball joint has excessive play and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lincoln Town Car Auto.
Lincoln Town Car Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lincoln Town Car Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lincoln Town Car Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lincoln Town Car Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lincoln Town Car Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lincoln Town Car Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lincoln Town Car Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lincoln Town Car Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lincoln Town Car Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lincoln Town Car Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 81 | 85.2% | 22,870 | 61,194 | 97,498 |
| 2006 | 147 | 78.2% | 71,284 | 100,676 | 150,679 |
| 2005 | 526 | 77.4% | 72,978 | 101,132 | 144,014 |
| 2004 | 428 | 78.0% | 81,154 | 131,446 | 174,996 |
| 2003 | 695 | 74.2% | 70,790 | 96,085 | 131,073 |
| 2002 | 327 | 72.5% | 93,391 | 127,703 | 167,846 |
| 2001 | 908 | 72.0% | 90,199 | 121,998 | 151,204 |
| 2000 | 1,326 | 70.5% | 90,671 | 115,767 | 147,520 |
| 1999 | 1,012 | 69.6% | 109,971 | 136,011 | 172,576 |
| 1998 | 729 | 69.3% | 113,126 | 139,768 | 177,230 |
| 1997 | 253 | 70.8% | 107,517 | 136,192 | 171,806 |
| 1996 | 169 | 68.0% | 116,521 | 151,536 | 190,714 |
| 1995 | 205 | 64.9% | 128,978 | 169,862 | 228,745 |
| 1994 | 60 | 83.3% | 82,218 | 130,435 | 142,273 |
| 1992 | 60 | 80.0% | 57,504 | 68,292 | 86,924 |
How Long Does a Lincoln Town Car Auto Last?
Based on 728 Lincoln Town Car Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Lincoln Town Car Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lincoln Town Car Auto 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 Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.2% MOT pass rate from 81 tests
64.9% MOT pass rate from 205 tests
The best year to buy a used Lincoln Town Car Auto is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.2% across 81 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.9% — 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 Auto 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 Auto THIS CAR | 72.1% | 7,129 | 123,648 mi | 31 yrs |
| Lincoln Towncar | 69.4% | 3,290 | 128,422 mi | 34 yrs |
| Lincoln Town Car | 73.7% | 2,774 | 113,266 mi | 38 yrs |
| Lincoln Navigator | 76.1% | 2,452 | 78,614 mi | 28 yrs |
| Peugeot 208 Active Premium Puretech Ss | 87.7% | 4,449 | 22,571 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lincoln Towncar (69.4% pass rate) and the Lincoln Town Car (73.7% pass rate), the Lincoln Town Car Auto sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Lincoln Town Car Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.1% across 7,129 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Lincoln Town Car Auto are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (460 recorded failures), track rod end ball joint has excessive play (309), and parking brake recording little or no effort (283). 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 Auto owner drives around 4,917 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 Auto models stay on UK roads for around 31 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.