Lincoln Town CAR Auto
Pink · Petrol · 1998 · 4,600 cc
S781 BDLMOT history
S781 BDL is a pink petrol Lincoln Town CAR Auto first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,398 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 79,398 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2019
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,066 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S781 BDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lincoln
- Model
- Town CAR Auto
- Colour
- Pink
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S781 BDL was last recorded at 79,398 miles on 1 Jul 2019, 1,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 78,201 miles · 2 Jul 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 1,197 miles
- Average per year
- 2,066 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2019 – 79,398 miles
- 2018 – 78,201 miles
- 2017 – 77,398 miles
- 2016 – 76,998 miles
- 2015 – 75,801 miles
- 2014 – 73,401 miles
- 2013 – 72,016 miles
- 2012 – 71,037 miles
- 2011 – 70,871 miles
- 2009 – 68,976 miles
- 2008 – 66,280 miles
- 2007 – 60,722 miles
- 2006 – 55,065 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Body mounting corroded but overall structure is not significantly reducedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 316096567667
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Body mounting corroded but overall structure is not significantly reduced
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read8 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 729186295195
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Body mounting corroded but overall structure is not significantly reduced
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 411311793026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FailMileage not read10 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 109975772124
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective tinted (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on back plate (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective tinted (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on back plate (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back plate (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back plate (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass79,398 miles (+1,197)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 79,398 miles
- Test number
- 712111592993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,201 miles (+803)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 78,201 miles
- Test number
- 841041109235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,398 miles (+400)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 77,398 miles
- Test number
- 777809776361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,998 miles (+1,197)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 76,998 miles
- Test number
- 942928743439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,801 miles (+2,400)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 75,801 miles
- Test number
- 109491565181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,401 miles (+1,385)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 73,401 miles
- Test number
- 199461444114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,016 miles (+979)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 72,016 miles
- Test number
- 286811643182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,037 miles (+166)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 71,037 miles
- Test number
- 256947832457
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAdvise battery insecure
- NoteAdvise exhaust system has a slight leak of gases
- NoteAdvise steering ball joint has slight play
Pass70,871 miles (+1,895)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 70,871 miles
- Test number
- 697001931110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,976 miles (+2,696)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 68,976 miles
- Test number
- 532362129397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,280 miles (+5,558)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 66,280 miles
- Test number
- 272658518383
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass60,722 miles (+5,657)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 60,722 miles
- Test number
- 912116427351
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,065 miles (+61)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 55,065 miles
- Test number
- 663833736364
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteNo front offsideseat
Fail55,004 miles (+2,968)10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,004 miles
- Test number
- 221527126325
- FailureIntermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureIntermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass52,036 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 52,036 miles
- Test number
- 160503296084
- AdvisoryNearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail52,036 miles2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,036 miles
- Test number
- 912703596079
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Questions about S781 BDL
- Does S781 BDL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S781 BDL expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S781 BDL?
- The MOT on S781 BDL expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S781 BDL done?
- S781 BDL was recorded at 79,398 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2019, an average of 2,066 miles a year.
- Has S781 BDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S781 BDL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on S781 BDL 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 S781 BDL find?
- S781 BDL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.
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