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Y5 SLH

2001 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,666 mi
Last recorded204,666 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lincoln Town Car122,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 SLH
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 204,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 203,660 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 200,779 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 200,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 198,197 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 196,792 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 195,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

direction lights flashing slightly quick

offside outer sill corroded in the middle section and at the rear

oil leak from rear differential area

slight oil leak

slight play on swivel arm ball joint

Pass 18 Jan 2014 190,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 186,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 182,234 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 182,103 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 176,937 miles

water punp noisy

Pass 14 Feb 2012 173,033 miles

End float play on both rear wheels / probable half shaft play with in the axle. Advice further investigation.

Slight play in steering arm ball joint

Fail 11 Feb 2012 172,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

End float play on both rear wheels / probable half shaft play with in the axle. Advice further investigation.

Slight play in steering arm ball joint

Pass 11 Jun 2011 163,448 miles

Offside rear tyre tread depth close to limit.

Slight play in Offside front steering ball joint ( inner joint thats mounted to chassis )

Pass 18 Dec 2010 159,155 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 158,368 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2010 153,336 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 153,141 miles

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

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 3 Dec 2009 149,105 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 149,105 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 143,498 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 139,238 miles

Slight play in various steering joints

Pass 12 Jul 2008 133,319 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre close to limit + wearing on outer edge.

Parking brake cable is rubbing along sections of car body. ( part of the design ) May wear more rapidly if not greased.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 124,323 miles

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

Vehicle presented without offside seat in place

Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,712 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 117,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 100,869 miles

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

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

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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Y5 SLH is a 2001 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 122,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y5 SLH, 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 25 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y5 SLH is a 2001 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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