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BIG 3848

1996 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,096 mi
Last recorded127,096 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Lincoln Towncar123,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3848
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 127,096 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 125,166 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Jul 2012 125,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2011 123,093 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2010 120,149 miles

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

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

corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts not holed at test

front lower suspensioin arm bushes worn/perished no excessive movement at test

Fail 7 Sep 2010 120,140 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts not holed at test

front lower suspensioin arm bushes worn/perished no excessive movement at test

Pass 9 Sep 2009 221,535 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 221,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 217,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 217,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 213,404 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2006 212,831 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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BIG 3848 is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 123,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BIG 3848, 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 30 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIG 3848 registered?

BIG 3848 is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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