MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front seat missing
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
under body and sills covered in under seal
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front seat missing
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
under body and sills covered in under seal
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both sides sill covers fitted
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.893 pass is 1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 688 pass is 200 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
anti roll bar dust cover slightly split
corrossion to both sill not within a perscribed area
slight play in steering box
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x 2 mounts (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x 5 mounts (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre propshaft mounting support cross member damaged and fractured
front discs in a poor condition
Body has slight corrosion Hole in prop-shaft support beam to NS of prop-shaft in middle (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion Holes in sills OS and NS various places (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS front brake discs worn (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
brake test weight 2474kg
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
brake test weight 2474kg
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
brake test weight 2474kg
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
brake test weight 2474kg
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside front sidelamp lens slightly loose.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Several exhaust mountings deteriorating.
Slight oil leak.
Small splits in nearside front tyre.
Steering idler end bush poor.
Advise attention to exhaust mountings generally.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play noted in steering side rod inner ends.[Both sides]
Rear shock absorber bushes poor.
Steering idler bushes very poor.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Advise attention to exhaust mountings generally.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play noted in steering side rod inner ends.[Both sides]
Rear shock absorber bushes poor.
Steering idler bushes very poor.
front number plate cracked
handbrake cable fouling on exhaust
lights flicker on idle
small exhaust blow on n/s centre pipe
small hole on front propshaft support crossmembern/s
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate cracked
handbrake cable fouling on exhaust
lights flicker on idle
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
offside rear silencer small hole
slight blow on nearside exhaust
slight lift on track rod ends
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Hand operated control valve damaged (3.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
handbrake cable fouling on exhaust
orange sidelights to front
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P778 POW is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 P778 POW, 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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P778 POW is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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