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N518 SMY

1996 Lincoln Towncar

Gold Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,165 mi
Last recorded112,165 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Lincoln Towncar123,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 SMY
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 112,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,005 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,738 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 111,734 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 111,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 111,421 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 111,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 111,282 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 111,079 miles

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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N518 SMY is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar in Gold with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N518 SMY, 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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What year was N518 SMY registered?

N518 SMY is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N518 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 SMY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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