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B2 NBU

1988 Lincoln Town Car

Cream Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,061 mi
Last recorded45,061 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Lincoln Town Car39,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 NBU
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 45,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 39,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe loose going into centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 39,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe loose going into centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 37,100 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 37,100 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 36,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 34,889 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 34,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam cannot be positively switched (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam cannot be positively switched (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,880 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 34,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 34,685 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2016 34,558 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 34,159 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 33,738 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,430 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,861 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,254 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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B2 NBU is a 1988 Lincoln Town Car in Cream with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1988 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 39,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B2 NBU, 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 38 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B2 NBU registered?

B2 NBU is a 1988 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is B2 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 NBU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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