Lincoln Towncar Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Lincoln Towncar car check
Is the Lincoln Towncar reliable? We analysed 3,290 real MOT tests across 431 vehicles to find out.
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The Lincoln Towncar is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, brake pipe excessively corroded and track rod end ball joint has excessive play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lincoln Towncar.
Lincoln Towncar Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lincoln Towncar. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lincoln Towncar MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lincoln Towncar to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lincoln Towncar Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lincoln Towncar fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lincoln Towncar Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lincoln Towncar owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lincoln Towncar MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lincoln Towncar year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 52 | 69.2% | 44,725 | 107,110 | 118,834 |
| 2004 | 149 | 72.5% | 79,474 | 133,958 | 168,556 |
| 2003 | 74 | 75.7% | 76,378 | 110,899 | 140,273 |
| 2002 | 84 | 72.6% | 110,238 | 138,220 | 170,022 |
| 2001 | 330 | 73.6% | 100,278 | 123,625 | 178,620 |
| 2000 | 436 | 67.9% | 98,964 | 143,610 | 189,125 |
| 1999 | 447 | 69.1% | 111,948 | 154,444 | 191,772 |
| 1998 | 414 | 70.0% | 93,177 | 126,438 | 163,107 |
| 1997 | 276 | 68.8% | 92,474 | 123,656 | 156,919 |
| 1996 | 305 | 64.9% | 83,793 | 123,274 | 157,210 |
| 1995 | 178 | 64.6% | 128,516 | 153,616 | 193,116 |
| 1994 | 146 | 65.8% | 105,126 | 134,764 | 172,529 |
| 1992 | 139 | 70.5% | 27,928 | 71,000 | 104,546 |
How Long Does a Lincoln Towncar Last?
Based on 431 Lincoln Towncar vehicles on UK roads.
Lincoln Towncar Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lincoln Towncar 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 Towncar
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.7% MOT pass rate from 74 tests
64.6% MOT pass rate from 178 tests
The best year to buy a used Lincoln Towncar is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.7% across 74 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lincoln Towncar Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Towncar THIS CAR | 69.4% | 3,290 | 128,422 mi | 34 yrs |
| Lincoln Town Car Auto | 72.1% | 7,129 | 123,648 mi | 31 yrs |
| Lincoln Town Car | 73.7% | 2,774 | 113,266 mi | 38 yrs |
| Lincoln Navigator | 76.1% | 2,452 | 78,614 mi | 28 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat SE Nav TDI | 88.3% | 2,749 | 55,554 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lincoln Town Car Auto (72.1% pass rate) and the Lincoln Town Car (73.7% pass rate), the Lincoln Towncar trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Lincoln TowncarShould you buy a used Lincoln Towncar?
The Lincoln Towncar has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.4% across 3,290 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Lincoln Towncar are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (226 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (218), and track rod end ball joint has excessive play (165). 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 Towncar owner drives around 4,016 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 Towncar models stay on UK roads for around 34 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.