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V492 MTM

2003 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,620 mi
Last recorded77,620 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Lincoln Towncar110,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 MTM
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,620 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 272,273 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 272,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 261,531 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 250,947 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 238,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 225,762 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 210,823 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 121,068 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 195,244 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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V492 MTM is a 2003 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 110,899 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 V492 MTM, 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 23 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V492 MTM registered?

V492 MTM is a 2003 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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