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P460 BNW

1997 Lincoln Towncar

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,302 mi
Last recorded124,302 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Towncar123,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 BNW
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 124,302 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low ,advise attention soon

corrosion in bodywork inner panels

fuel tank seams corroded

mileage came up as being lower than last test (last test recorded was in km which now being 124302 miles would be 200044 km ) -NOT lower than last test!

scrapeing noise at nearside rear handbrake ? ,limited vision on condition

Pass 28 Jul 2017 199,981 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort lower than offside rear,advise attention asap

corrosion in outer sills

Pass 28 Jul 2016 123,729 miles

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 115,843 miles

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

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 115,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 112,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to pipes above rear sub frame

Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion o/s rear brake/suspension pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,724 miles

handbrake 18%

Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,038 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,192 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 76,429 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P460 BNW is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P460 BNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P460 BNW registered?

P460 BNW is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P460 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P460 BNW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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