
Lincoln Town CAR
White · Petrol · 1997 · 4,600 cc
P778 POWMOT history
P778 POW is a white petrol Lincoln Town CAR first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 11 of 23 MOT tests, with 192,430 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 May 2023
- Mileage
- 192,430 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 11 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 1,786 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P778 POW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lincoln
- Model
- Town CAR
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
P778 POW was last recorded at 192,430 miles on 6 May 2022, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 192,403 miles · 26 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 27 miles
- Average per year
- 1,786 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 192,430 miles
- 2021 – 192,101 miles
- 2020 – 191,871 miles
- 2018 – 191,789 miles
- 2017 – 191,749 miles
- 2016 – 190,474 miles
- 2015 – 187,983 miles
- 2014 – 186,486 miles
- 2013 – 183,892 miles
- 2010 – 178,997 miles
- 2009 – 175,487 miles
- 2008 – 170,706 miles
- 2007 – 168,491 miles
- 2006 – 164,018 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryUnder body and sills covered in under sealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,430 miles (+27)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 192,430 miles
- Test number
- 246995504657
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat missing
- AdvisoryUnder body and sills covered in under seal
Fail192,403 miles (+163)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,403 miles
- Test number
- 325306282760
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat missing
- AdvisoryUnder body and sills covered in under seal
Fail192,240 miles (+139)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,240 miles
- Test number
- 287501585135
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth sides sill covers fitted
Fail192,101 miles (+230)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,101 miles
- Test number
- 521296349979
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.893 pass is 1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 688 pass is 200 (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass191,871 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 191,871 miles
- Test number
- 922730873508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,789 miles (+40)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 191,789 miles
- Test number
- 779452546221
- AdvisoryAnti roll bar dust cover slightly split
- AdvisoryCorrossion to both sill not within a perscribed area
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box
Fail191,749 miles (+1,275)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,749 miles
- Test number
- 760035327407
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x 2 mounts (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x 5 mounts (6.1.B.2)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCentre propshaft mounting support cross member damaged and fractured
- AdvisoryFront discs in a poor condition
Pass190,474 miles (+2,491)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 190,474 miles
- Test number
- 738859320175
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Hole in prop-shaft support beam to NS of prop-shaft in middle (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Holes in sills OS and NS various places (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS front brake discs worn (3.5.1i)
Pass187,983 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 187,983 miles
- Test number
- 785506115266
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake test weight 2474kg
Fail187,977 miles (+1,491)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,977 miles
- Test number
- 676460115233
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake test weight 2474kg
Pass186,486 miles (+113)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 186,486 miles
- Test number
- 945656604229
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake test weight 2474kg
Fail186,373 miles (+2,481)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,373 miles
- Test number
- 958398594189
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake test weight 2474kg
Fail183,892 miles (+4,895)1 failure4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,892 miles
- Test number
- 149197753417
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside front sidelamp lens slightly loose.
- NoteSeveral exhaust mountings deteriorating.
- NoteSlight oil leak.
- NoteSmall splits in nearside front tyre.
- NoteSteering idler end bush poor.
Pass178,997 miles (+15)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 178,997 miles
- Test number
- 401889440464
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteAdvise attention to exhaust mountings generally.
- NotePlay noted in steering side rod inner ends.[Both sides]
- NoteRear shock absorber bushes poor.
- NoteSteering idler bushes very poor.
Fail178,982 miles (+3,495)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,982 miles
- Test number
- 144394140334
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteAdvise attention to exhaust mountings generally.
- NotePlay noted in steering side rod inner ends.[Both sides]
- NoteRear shock absorber bushes poor.
- NoteSteering idler bushes very poor.
Pass175,487 miles (+4,781)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 175,487 miles
- Test number
- 401256919449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,706 miles (+58)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 170,706 miles
- Test number
- 102895318339
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteHandbrake cable fouling on exhaust
- NoteLights flicker on idle
- NoteSmall exhaust blow on n/s centre pipe
- NoteSmall hole on front propshaft support crossmembern/s
Fail170,648 miles (+44)5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,648 miles
- Test number
- 410169008391
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteHandbrake cable fouling on exhaust
- NoteLights flicker on idle
Fail170,604 miles (+214)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,604 miles
- Test number
- 923453958240
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- NoteOffside rear silencer small hole
- NoteSlight blow on nearside exhaust
- NoteSlight lift on track rod ends
Fail170,390 miles (+1,899)9 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,390 miles
- Test number
- 802810028292
- FailureAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureHand operated control valve damaged (3.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteHandbrake cable fouling on exhaust
- NoteOrange sidelights to front
Pass168,491 miles (+4,473)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 168,491 miles
- Test number
- 481153447160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,018 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 164,018 miles
- Test number
- 953126966191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,016 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,016 miles
- Test number
- 811440566177
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about P778 POW
- Does P778 POW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P778 POW expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P778 POW?
- The MOT on P778 POW expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P778 POW done?
- P778 POW was recorded at 192,430 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 1,786 miles a year.
- Has P778 POW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P778 POW has failed 12 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on P778 POW 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 P778 POW find?
- P778 POW passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: steering box leaking oil; offside front seat missing; under body and sills covered in under seal.
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