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P53 LRD

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

175,834 mi
Last recorded175,834 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Town Car120,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 LRD
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 175,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all underbody covered in underseal

Fail 18 Jun 2025 175,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all underbody covered in underseal

Pass 16 Mar 2024 175,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2023 175,169 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2022 172,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 172,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm mounting area on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 172,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 170,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 168,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 166,175 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 162,609 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Small chip in front windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2015 158,871 miles

Nearside front track rod end slight play

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 154,456 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 148,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 142,180 miles

front tyres and offside rear tyre cracking around outer walls and outer tread. cords or ply not showing yet. 225/75/15

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 142,180 miles

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

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

front tyres and offside rear tyre cracking around outer walls and outer tread. cords or ply not showing yet. 225/75/15

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 137,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 131,257 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 121,260 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 109,869 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 109,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 100,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 92,417 miles

n/s/f top swivel slight play

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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P53 LRD is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P53 LRD, 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 P53 LRD registered?

P53 LRD is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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