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BIG 8540

2000 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,539 mi
Last recorded157,539 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Lincoln Town Car Auto115,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8540
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 157,539 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 152,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 148,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 141,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 136,209 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 124,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 121,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 98,195 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 98,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car Auto?

Based on 7,129 MOT tests across 728 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,917
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
728
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 460
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 309
parking brake recording little or no effort 283
Brake pipe excessively corroded 250
fog lamp not working 236
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BIG 8540 is a 2000 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Lincoln Town Car Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 115,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lincoln Town Car Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIG 8540, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Town Car Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Lincoln Town Car Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIG 8540 registered?

BIG 8540 is a 2000 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is BIG 8540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 8540 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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