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R3 VLP

1997 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,474 mi
Last recorded47,474 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Towncar123,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 VLP
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,289 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 46,278 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,351 miles

metal brake pipes on vehicle slightly rusty †o/s/f antiroll bar linkarm slight play †n/s/f trake rod end slight play †n/s/f steering drop arm slight play

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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R3 VLP is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R3 VLP, 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 R3 VLP registered?

R3 VLP is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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