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YBZ 9481

1996 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,856 mi
Last recorded17,856 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Lincoln Towncar123,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBZ 9481
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,856 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 17,849 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 175,226 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 175,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 171,880 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 167,825 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 167,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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YBZ 9481 is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 123,274 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 YBZ 9481, 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 30 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YBZ 9481 registered?

YBZ 9481 is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is YBZ 9481 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBZ 9481 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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