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S48 SUH

1999 Lincoln Town Car

Pink Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

114,196 mi
Last recorded114,196 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Lincoln Town Car122,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 SUH
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1999
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 114,196 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust rubber is missing

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2011 114,479 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust rubber is missing

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2011 114,453 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

indicators flash fast

Fail 23 Nov 2011 114,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

indicators flash fast

Pass 13 May 2010 113,429 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 113,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Center prop donut worn

N/S Center body mount rusty

N/S Outer body corroded

N/S/F floor pan rusty

N/S/R Body mount rusty

O/S Outer body corroded

Rear diff leaking

Pass 14 May 2009

Horn working intermitandly

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Rear fog light loose

Pass 29 Apr 2008 109,928 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 109,928 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 109,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 103,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 90,240 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 90,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S48 SUH is a 1999 Lincoln Town Car in Pink with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

Across all 1999 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 122,475 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S48 SUH, 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 27 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S48 SUH registered?

S48 SUH is a 1999 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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