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M43 RNM

1994 Lincoln Towncar

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,954 mi
Last recorded142,954 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 1994 Lincoln Towncar134,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 RNM
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 142,954 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mounts deteriated

brake ,power steering,fuel pipes/hoses corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 142,950 miles

Front Side repeater missing o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear obscured by bumper (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has a bald spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2018 142,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

under sider of car heavy surface corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2017 142,104 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 140,373 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 140,357 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 140,325 miles

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose Steering idler bush (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 138,477 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

gearbox leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2015 138,477 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

gearbox leaking

Fail 14 Feb 2014 134,893 miles

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 134,893 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 130,010 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 119,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 112,891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 104,926 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 94,774 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 89,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 89,336 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 132,445 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 132,445 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 132,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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M43 RNM is a 1994 Lincoln Towncar in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1994 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 134,764 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 M43 RNM, 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 32 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M43 RNM is a 1994 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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