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S2 HJL

1999 Lincoln Town Car Auto

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

316,326 mi
Last recorded316,326 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Lincoln Town Car Auto136,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 HJL
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 316,326 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

complete exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2014 316,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

complete exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2013 306,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear parking brake lazy on o/s

Fail 17 Jun 2013 306,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear parking brake lazy on o/s

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2012 295,125 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge. advise replaced and tracking check

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r brake lazy

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 30 Jun 2011 278,003 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear foot brake slightly uneven

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Feb 2011 270,571 miles

exhaust bracket broken allowing a little movement.advise replaced

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 244,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front to back brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 17 Feb 2009 209,832 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 209,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 166,035 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 165,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 140,219 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 127,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 127,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car Auto?

Based on 7,129 MOT tests across 728 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,917
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
728
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 460
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 309
parking brake recording little or no effort 283
Brake pipe excessively corroded 250
fog lamp not working 236
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S2 HJL is a 1999 Lincoln Town Car Auto in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Lincoln Town Car Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 136,011 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lincoln Town Car Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S2 HJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Town Car Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Lincoln Town Car Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S2 HJL is a 1999 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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