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F301 SYN

1989 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,454 mi
Last recorded20,454 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF301 SYN
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2016 20,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 20,300 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced drivers side (1.7.5a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively passenger side (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,074 miles

Oil leak

Fuel line corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,263 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 180,200 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 17,997 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

both front shock lower bushes splitting

front number plate deteriorating

offside fuel lines corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,431 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 15,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 127,115 miles

wipers a bit loose

Fail 15 Aug 2009 127,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

wipers a bit loose

Pass 28 Jan 2008 7,632 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 94,409 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 94,409 miles

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

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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F301 SYN is a 1989 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F301 SYN, 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 37 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F301 SYN is a 1989 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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