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P926 YAE

1997 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

171,095 mi
Last recorded171,095 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Towncar123,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 YAE
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2008 171,095 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 166,893 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 166,880 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 154,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/R body trim loose

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 153,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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P926 YAE is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P926 YAE, 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 P926 YAE registered?

P926 YAE is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P926 YAE safe to buy?

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