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S517 SUH

1999 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Lpg 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

304,760 mi
Last recorded304,760 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Lincoln Town Car Auto136,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 SUH
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 304,760 miles

Movement in both rear wheels/bearings but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight leak of gases from exhaust syatem.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 304,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Movement in both rear wheels/bearings but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight leak of gases from exhaust syatem.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 284,749 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 268,186 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 268,156 miles

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

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 excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 253,310 miles

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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S517 SUH is a 1999 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,600cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S517 SUH, 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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What year was S517 SUH registered?

S517 SUH is a 1999 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S517 SUH safe to buy?

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