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S985 NSA

1999 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,053 mi
Last recorded72,053 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Lincoln Town Car122,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 NSA
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,053 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 71,964 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 71,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,920 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 68,886 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,621 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 59,775 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 59,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S985 NSA is a 1999 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S985 NSA, 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 S985 NSA registered?

S985 NSA is a 1999 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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