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P288 PYD

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,750 mi
Last recorded14,750 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Town Car120,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 PYD
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 14,750 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 14,750 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 14,299 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 14,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 13,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 13,588 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 13,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 12,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 11,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 10,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,481 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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P288 PYD is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P288 PYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P288 PYD registered?

P288 PYD is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P288 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P288 PYD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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