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N149 YUJ

1996 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,186 mi
Last recorded115,186 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Lincoln Town Car109,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 YUJ
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 115,186 miles

Under sealed

Fail 26 May 2023 115,186 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under sealed

Pass 17 Mar 2022 114,544 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded, chassis + body

Fail 11 Mar 2022 114,516 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases probably affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded, chassis + body

Pass 17 Jan 2018 114,255 miles

Offside front wishbone attachment area corroding!

Under vehicle corrosion!

Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,888 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 108,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 100,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 99,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 97,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 89,634 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 89,634 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2006 87,925 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

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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N149 YUJ is a 1996 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 109,964 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N149 YUJ, 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 30 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N149 YUJ registered?

N149 YUJ is a 1996 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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