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PX51 NMJ

2001 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

282,586 mi
Last recorded282,586 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Lincoln Towncar123,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 NMJ
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 282,586 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 282,518 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 281,667 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 279,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 279,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 274,101 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 272,126 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 268,928 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 264,268 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 258,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 251,588 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 242,872 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 242,866 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 238,817 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 234,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 226,856 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 217,111 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 201,536 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 186,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 186,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 170,232 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 153,003 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 136,566 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 119,994 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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PX51 NMJ is a 2001 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 123,625 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 PX51 NMJ, 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 25 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PX51 NMJ registered?

PX51 NMJ is a 2001 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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