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P260 PVR

1997 Lincoln Towncar

Pink Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,073 mi
Last recorded237,073 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Towncar123,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 PVR
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 237,073 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 236,814 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 229,378 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 213,665 miles

How Reliable is the Lincoln Towncar?

Based on 3,290 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
4,016
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Brake pipe excessively corroded 218
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 165
parking brake recording little or no effort 130
fog lamp not working 119
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P260 PVR is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar in Pink with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P260 PVR, 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 P260 PVR registered?

P260 PVR is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P260 PVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 PVR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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