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Lincoln Town CAR Auto

White · Petrol · 1998 · 4,600 cc

K8 UMOMOT history

K8 UMO is a white petrol Lincoln Town CAR Auto first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
183,448 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 UMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lincoln
Model
Town CAR Auto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 UMO was last recorded at 183,448 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,385 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
2,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,448 miles
  • 2024 – 182,249 miles
  • 2022 – 177,247 miles
  • 2021 – 176,419 miles
  • 2020 – 176,369 miles
  • 2019 – 175,973 miles
  • 2018 – 173,981 miles
  • 2017 – 169,943 miles
  • 2016 – 166,490 miles
  • 2015 – 161,012 miles
  • 2014 – 160,726 miles
  • 2013 – 157,845 miles
  • 2010 – 155,548 miles
  • 2009 – 151,704 miles
  • 2007 – 145,726 miles
  • 2006 – 138,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,448 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,448 miles (+63)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    183,448 miles
    Test number
    656344018238
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,385 miles (+1,136)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,385 miles
    Test number
    974538018885
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass182,249 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    182,249 miles
    Test number
    207596400221
    • MinorNearside Position lamp incorrect colour on each pillar (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp incorrect colour on each pillar (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (airbag cracking) (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fog switch (not labelled)

  4. Fail182,249 miles (+5,002)2 dangerous2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,249 miles
    Test number
    547275464697
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling against rear axle and rear back plate (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure seat fob behind passenger front (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt missing 3 seater side bench (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Position lamp incorrect colour on each pillar (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp incorrect colour on each pillar (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (airbag cracking) (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fog switch (not labelled)

  5. Pass177,247 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    177,247 miles
    Test number
    569811653899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass176,419 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    176,419 miles
    Test number
    933936054912
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering ball joint from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing from joints
    • AdvisoryUnderside or car rusty (all surface rust)

  7. Pass176,369 miles (+396)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    176,369 miles
    Test number
    765885449220
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside floor corroded and appears to have been repaired from inside.

  8. Pass175,973 miles (+1,992)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2020
    Odometer
    175,973 miles
    Test number
    564650734851
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass173,981 miles (+4,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    173,981 miles
    Test number
    406273816085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight play in steering ball joint from steering box (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder side of car has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryVery slight blow from exhaust joint centre of car

  10. Pass169,943 miles (+3,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    169,943 miles
    Test number
    322535339991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car rusty

  11. Pass166,490 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    166,490 miles
    Test number
    553265346773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    161,012 miles
    Test number
    865911525086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail161,012 miles (+286)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,012 miles
    Test number
    958330825003
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  14. Pass160,726 miles (+2,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    160,726 miles
    Test number
    856821484268
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass157,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    157,845 miles
    Test number
    749992983280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail157,845 miles (+2,297)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,845 miles
    Test number
    526448963216
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass155,548 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    155,548 miles
    Test number
    490643020008
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail155,548 miles (+3,844)2 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,548 miles
    Test number
    690073220016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass151,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    151,704 miles
    Test number
    782369759035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail151,704 miles (+5,978)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,704 miles
    Test number
    220542859070
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass145,726 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    145,726 miles
    Test number
    514646057350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass140,046 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    140,046 miles
    Test number
    682573527021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail139,666 miles (+1,153)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,666 miles
    Test number
    352455817073
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass138,513 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    138,513 miles
    Test number
    114368246281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail138,460 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,460 miles
    Test number
    421483546210
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about K8 UMO

Does K8 UMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 UMO expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 UMO?
The MOT on K8 UMO expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 UMO done?
K8 UMO was recorded at 183,448 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 2,448 miles a year.
Has K8 UMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 UMO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 UMO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K8 UMO find?
K8 UMO passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear rear reflector not red in colour; offside rear rear reflector not red in colour, and 2 more.

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