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P387 AGR

1996 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,020 mi
Last recorded159,020 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Lincoln Town Car109,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 AGR
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 159,020 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 158,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 157,396 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 155,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 155,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2007 155,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

diff leaking oil

Pass 11 May 2006 148,978 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 148,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory front lamps showing a amber colour

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P387 AGR is a 1996 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 109,964 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 Town Car fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P387 AGR, 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 30 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P387 AGR is a 1996 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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