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Y339 XRM

2001 Lincoln Towncar

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,025 mi
Last recorded118,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Lincoln Towncar123,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY339 XRM
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 118,025 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 117,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 115,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 112,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

general vehicle condition corroded

suspension extensively modified

Fail 28 Apr 2017 112,139 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

general vehicle condition corroded

suspension extensively modified

Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,706 miles

Car has modified hydraulic suspension with variable height

General vehicle condition corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 106,860 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,465 miles

Corrosion throught vehicle underside

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 103,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion throught vehicle underside

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2013 102,194 miles

both head light beam images require attention

Fail 20 May 2013 102,194 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both head light beam images require attention

Fail 4 May 2012 99,036 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 99,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,153 miles

front lower suspention joints are creeking

Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,110 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front lower suspention joints are creeking

Pass 27 Apr 2010 90,188 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Apr 2010 90,179 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2009 85,877 miles

rear air springs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2008 81,614 miles

drivers side front tyre wearing on outer edge

front roll bar bushes started to wear

Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,599 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 76,594 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 70,466 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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Y339 XRM is a 2001 Lincoln Towncar in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y339 XRM, 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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Y339 XRM is a 2001 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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