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S916 RUH

1999 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

217,940 mi
Last recorded217,940 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Lincoln Towncar154,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 RUH
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 217,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 216,325 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 214,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 211,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2018 209,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 208,661 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 206,185 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 204,190 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play both rear wheels

Pass 7 Apr 2016 200,612 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 200,405 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner /outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

chassis corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 197,573 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 193,539 miles

chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 193,532 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

chassis and suspension corroded

front link bar rubbers splitting

Pass 12 Sep 2014 191,678 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 188,814 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 186,418 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 183,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 181,335 miles

floors corroded

front n/s tyre worn on the edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 176,651 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 172,694 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 167,983 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 164,489 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 160,539 miles

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 156,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 149,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 141,195 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 141,180 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 125,567 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 108,699 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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S916 RUH is a 1999 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

Across all 1999 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 154,444 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 S916 RUH, 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 27 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S916 RUH registered?

S916 RUH is a 1999 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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