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M253 ELB

2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

111,354 mi
Last recorded111,354 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto127,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 ELB
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 111,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 111,309 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2007 111,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M253 ELB is a 2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 127,703 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 Town Car Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M253 ELB, 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 24 years old, this Lincoln Town Car Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M253 ELB registered?

M253 ELB is a 2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is M253 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M253 ELB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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