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N218 SGX

1995 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,562 mi
Last recorded206,562 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Lincoln Towncar153,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 SGX
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 206,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 206,561 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

b/pipes below master cyl poor condition

battery loose

front discs poor condition

s/drop arm lift,s/idler lift

Pass 27 Jul 2006 198,319 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 198,319 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 187,239 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 187,443 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 187,443 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 187,239 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N218 SGX is a 1995 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 153,616 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 N218 SGX, 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 31 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N218 SGX registered?

N218 SGX is a 1995 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N218 SGX safe to buy?

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