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GAZ 8629

1996 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 3883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

18,143 mi
Last recorded18,143 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Lincoln Towncar123,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 8629
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,883cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,143 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 18,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2006 18,143 miles

advise slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 May 2006 181,443 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2006 18,148 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 18,143 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 18,143 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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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GAZ 8629 is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 3,883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 GAZ 8629, 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 GAZ 8629 registered?

GAZ 8629 is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is GAZ 8629 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 8629 shows 7 tests with a 28.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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