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P371 WOS

1997 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,934 mi
Last recorded101,934 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Towncar123,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 WOS
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2008 101,934 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 101,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007
Pass 13 Dec 2005 93,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

h/brake cable slightly streached

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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P371 WOS is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar in White 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 P371 WOS, 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 P371 WOS registered?

P371 WOS is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P371 WOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P371 WOS 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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