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XIL 5779

1997 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,047 mi
Last recorded165,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Towncar123,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 5779
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 165,047 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake matel pipes not cheaked propely due to protaction coated & ubove covers

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 May 2013 164,179 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 164,139 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 162,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 160,783 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 159,202 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 159,146 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 159,093 miles

Nearside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake incorrect route

Fail 29 Mar 2011 158,851 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 158,639 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 157,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 157,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 154,394 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 151,828 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 138,538 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 138,357 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 135,516 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 135,471 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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XIL 5779 is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 123,656 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 XIL 5779, 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 29 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XIL 5779 is a 1997 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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