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H10 LCN

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,551 mi
Last recorded86,551 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Town Car120,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 LCN
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 86,551 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 86,292 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 86,292 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,779 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,702 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 84,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure cover missing (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in side chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,721 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,169 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,712 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 82,712 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted catching on brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,003 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 81,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,262 miles

sidewalls on tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Jun 2015 80,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,961 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,888 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 76,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 73,890 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 72,619 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 70,392 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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H10 LCN is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 120,988 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 H10 LCN, 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 29 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H10 LCN is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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