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P491 OKO

1997 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,931 mi
Last recorded116,931 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Town Car120,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 OKO
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2006 116,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 116,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 110,805 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 110,805 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P491 OKO is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P491 OKO, 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.

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What year was P491 OKO registered?

P491 OKO is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P491 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 OKO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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