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H156 UUJ

1987 Lincoln Town Car

Black Petrol 4980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,160 mi
Last recorded69,160 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH156 UUJ
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,980cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 69,160 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 67,974 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,416 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 65,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,391 miles

Washers weak

Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,556 miles

Offside Front Bottom ball joint slight play

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,621 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,727 miles

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 21 Jul 2016 62,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

battery slightly insecure but able able to move out of tray

nearside front headlight beam image slightly poor

offside front headlight beam image slightly poor

Pass 26 May 2015 61,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,444 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 59,561 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,059 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 56,749 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2009 55,525 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2008 54,132 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 53,108 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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H156 UUJ is a 1987 Lincoln Town Car in Black with a 4,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 H156 UUJ, 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 39 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H156 UUJ?

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What year was H156 UUJ registered?

H156 UUJ is a 1987 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is H156 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H156 UUJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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