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N5 CRU

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Lincoln Town Car120,988 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 CRU
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2015

vehicle undershields fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 101,365 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust mount perished

n/r lens slightly discoloured

n/s floor coroaded

Pass 21 May 2013 99,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,384 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,336 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wall as small cracks in

Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,864 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,414 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,666 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,746 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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N5 CRU is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 120,988 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 N5 CRU, 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 29 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N5 CRU registered?

N5 CRU is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N5 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 CRU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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