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E691 XSW

1988 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,735 mi
Last recorded18,735 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE691 XSW
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 18,735 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Sep 2023 18,675 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking out from inside the drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2022 18,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

corrosion visible on chassis rails, not affecting structural strength

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2021 16,748 miles

corrosion visible to framework for side steps not affecting vehicle structural strength

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

holed to recess for boot floor, not affecting structural strength of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2020 15,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 13,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 121,382 miles

ehicle been under sealed

Pass 10 May 2017 10,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advise vehicle has been underseald

Pass 4 May 2016 7,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 5,159 miles

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

advise vehicle has been heavly coverd in underseal

Pass 2 May 2014 1,444 miles

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

advise vechile has been heavly coverd in underseal

Fail 15 May 2013 98,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 98,380 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 94,290 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 94,290 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,791 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 90,729 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 86,534 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 86,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,127 miles

Advise 2 of front steer joints on offside have slight play

Advise metal plates are welded on front restricted vision to body

Advise offside front brake pads are very low

Advise oofside front shocker slight weap

Advise offside rear wheel bearing has play in bearing

Fail 8 Apr 2009 83,127 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Advise 2 of front steer joints on offside have slight play

Advise metal plates are welded on front restricted vision to body

Advise offside front brake pads are very low

Advise oofside front shocker slight weap

Advise offside rear wheel bearing has play in bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 80,562 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 80,548 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 78,444 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 74,429 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 74,393 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

advise electrical fan in secure, advise batteries need securing.advise check bolt on steering box as flexing,

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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E691 XSW is a 1988 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E691 XSW, 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 38 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E691 XSW registered?

E691 XSW is a 1988 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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