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P679 UAV

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,472 mi
Last recorded113,472 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Town Car120,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 UAV
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,472 miles

rear exhaust mountings perished

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

exuast system corrodide throughout

front tyre edges worn

genral underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2013 113,338 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 113,088 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 112,467 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 111,399 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 111,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 110,506 miles

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

nearside front tyre has been fouling on the inner gaurd and park brake cable,but no signs of fouling on lock to lock checks.

nearside rear upper outer sill area has corrosion but not excessive at the time of test

Pass 11 May 2009 110,394 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 108,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 107,343 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded, but none excessively at time of test.

Pass 12 May 2006 104,465 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 104,465 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P679 UAV is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P679 UAV, 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 P679 UAV registered?

P679 UAV is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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