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X217 LTX

2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,879 mi
Last recorded87,879 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto121,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 LTX
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 87,879 miles

2 rear brake pipes rusting

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight warp in rear brake drums

Fail 9 Mar 2010 87,862 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

offside front sidelight dim

slight play in nearside steering trunion

Pass 2 Mar 2009 86,813 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 86,788 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 12 Dec 2007 84,974 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 84,376 miles

cut in rear o0ffside tyre wall

slight lift in steering box drop arm

Pass 2 Dec 2005 83,522 miles

How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car Auto?

Based on 7,129 MOT tests across 728 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,917
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
728
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 460
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 309
parking brake recording little or no effort 283
Brake pipe excessively corroded 250
fog lamp not working 236
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X217 LTX is a 2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 121,998 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X217 LTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Town Car Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Lincoln Town Car Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X217 LTX registered?

X217 LTX is a 2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X217 LTX safe to buy?

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