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X157 NJB

2001 Lincoln Towncar

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Lincoln Towncar123,625 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 NJB
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2012

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

Milage not displayed

Fail 2 May 2012

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Milage not displayed

Pass 9 Mar 2012

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

O/s sill rusted to holes

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 9 Mar 2012

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

O/s sill rusted to holes

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

brake warning lamp on

Fail 17 Jun 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

N/S/F To Rear brake pipes rusty

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011

N/S/F To Rear brake pipes rusty

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

Pass 26 May 2010 117,677 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2009 112,046 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 106,293 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 93,382 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 78,110 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 78,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine oil leaks

underside rusty

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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X157 NJB is a 2001 Lincoln Towncar in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 123,625 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 Towncar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X157 NJB, 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 25 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X157 NJB registered?

X157 NJB is a 2001 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X157 NJB safe to buy?

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