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M700 USA

1999 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,125 mi
Last recorded226,125 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Lincoln Towncar154,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 USA
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 226,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 221,692 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion threw out under body

Pass 16 Apr 2021 221,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose has slight corrosion

under body surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2019 218,431 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2019 218,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength To rear of subframe , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Gearbox , multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Marked (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints before rear silencers & rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm , impact damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering relay (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm , impact damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 210,566 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 210,400 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 210,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 208,330 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 203,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 198,146 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Front oil cooler pipe has a slight leak

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 198,146 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Front oil cooler pipe has a slight leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 192,949 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 192,949 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 162,927 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 154,351 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 153,829 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M700 USA is a 1999 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 154,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M700 USA, 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 27 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M700 USA is a 1999 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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