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N3 PCK

1996 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

343,615 mi
Last recorded343,615 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Lincoln Towncar123,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 PCK
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 343,615 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 337,923 miles

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

End float in rear diff

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

General corrosion on chassis

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 337,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

End float in rear diff

General corrosion on chassis

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 337,605 miles

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

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

Slight play in rear diff end float

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 11 Dec 2018 335,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all of chassis section has slight surface corrosion.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 335,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all of chassis section has slight surface corrosion.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 332,483 miles

crack in windscreen n/s top

Fail 22 May 2017 332,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

crack in windscreen n/s top

Pass 27 May 2016 329,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 320,814 miles
Fail 22 May 2015

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 311,658 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 303,741 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 303,741 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 298,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 289,856 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2010 281,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 272,790 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 259,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 255,378 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 252,635 miles

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

corrosion to all brake pipes

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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N3 PCK is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 123,274 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 N3 PCK, 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 30 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N3 PCK is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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