MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,960 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
advise offside rear tyre wear.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
engine oil level low
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Lincoln Towncar?
Based on 3,290 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P966 YDW is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P966 YDW, 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.
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What year was P966 YDW registered?
P966 YDW is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P966 YDW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P966 YDW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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