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B16 UKL

2001 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,035 mi
Last recorded147,035 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Lincoln Towncar123,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 UKL
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 147,035 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Does Not Retract (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 146,938 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idle arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 146,938 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idle arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 146,416 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 146,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 145,070 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 142,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 141,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 138,139 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 134,611 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 130,839 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 125,505 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 125,505 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 118,840 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,040 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 105,425 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 105,424 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 97,485 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 89,581 miles

How Reliable is the Lincoln Towncar?

Based on 3,290 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
4,016
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Brake pipe excessively corroded 218
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 165
parking brake recording little or no effort 130
fog lamp not working 119
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B16 UKL is a 2001 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 123,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lincoln Towncar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 UKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Towncar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B16 UKL is a 2001 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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