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ELZ 4716

1987 Lincoln Town Car

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,709 mi
Last recorded59,709 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 4716
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 56,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 56,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 53,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,779 miles

corrosion to front suspension and mounting areas

nearside front tyre starting to perish and split

slight blow to corroded exhaust system

Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,768 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion to front suspension and mounting areas

nearside front tyre starting to perish and split

slight blow to corroded exhaust system

Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,391 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 48,376 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 46,617 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 46,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 44,267 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 44,267 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 41,665 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 41,665 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,225
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
327
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 102
fog lamp not working 82
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
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ELZ 4716 is a 1987 Lincoln Town Car in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Lincoln Town Car fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELZ 4716, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Town Car typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ELZ 4716 registered?

ELZ 4716 is a 1987 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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