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N914 TAX

1996 Lincoln Towncar

Pink Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,990 mi
Last recorded194,990 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Lincoln Towncar123,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN914 TAX
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1996
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 194,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 190,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both wiper blades split on ends

noise from offside front lower swivel

offside parking brake outer cable damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2010 183,154 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 175,523 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

accident damage to lower inner sill n/s

Fail 14 Dec 2009 175,523 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

accident damage to lower inner sill n/s

Pass 2 Jan 2009 170,197 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 170,186 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

mounting rubbers perishing rear exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2008 164,439 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 164,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 157,634 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 157,634 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 143,998 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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N914 TAX is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar in Pink with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N914 TAX, 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 N914 TAX registered?

N914 TAX is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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