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N1 SEV

1996 Lincoln Town Car

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,635 mi
Last recorded63,635 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Lincoln Town Car109,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 SEV
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 63,635 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 61,540 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,290 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

N/S front lower ball joint boot perished

Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,343 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,855 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,239 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 33,622 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,622 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,489 miles

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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N1 SEV is a 1996 Lincoln Town Car in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N1 SEV, 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 N1 SEV registered?

N1 SEV is a 1996 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N1 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 SEV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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