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V255 LGP

1999 Lincoln Town Car

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,014 mi
Last recorded68,014 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Lincoln Town Car122,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 LGP
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 68,014 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 67,763 miles

advise all 4 ball joint boots deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2023 67,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 67,007 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,443 miles

Body has slight corrosion all chassis very rusty (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front binding

Nearside Rear binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disces (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,298 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 58,296 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,763 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,344 miles

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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V255 LGP is a 1999 Lincoln Town Car in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 122,475 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 V255 LGP, 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 27 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V255 LGP registered?

V255 LGP is a 1999 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V255 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V255 LGP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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