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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass192,430 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. Pass191,871 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    191,871 miles
    Test number
    922730873508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Pass175,487 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    175,487 miles
    Test number
    401256919449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass168,491 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    168,491 miles
    Test number
    481153447160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass164,018 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    164,018 miles
    Test number
    953126966191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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