MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Lincoln Towncar?
Based on 3,290 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.
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P173 WMJ is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 123,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Lincoln Towncar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P173 WMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lincoln Towncar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P173 WMJ registered?
P173 WMJ is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P173 WMJ safe to buy?
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