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V709 TAV

2000 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

223,953 mi
Last recorded223,953 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Lincoln Town Car118,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 TAV
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 223,953 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 223,925 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

incorect tyre ratings for this vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 219,337 miles

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

corrosion o/s n/s inner sills

Fail 30 Jul 2013 219,337 miles

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

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

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

corrosion o/s n/s inner sills

Pass 12 May 2011 212,548 miles

o/s outer sill rusty holed but does not affect braking or steering

Fail 4 May 2011 212,535 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s outer sill sxcessivly corroded but does not affect braking or steering

Pass 26 May 2010 202,638 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 202,638 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Apr 2009 193,250 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

bad corrosion on n/s + o/s sills front to back

exhaust rubbers badly perished

handbrake cable rubbing on underside of vehicle floor

Pass 17 Mar 2008 182,007 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 181,693 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2007 171,089 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

front brake pads look low

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2006 166,570 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES

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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V709 TAV is a 2000 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 118,688 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 V709 TAV, 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 26 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V709 TAV is a 2000 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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