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E24 VRS

2000 Lincoln Town Car

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,033 mi
Last recorded258,033 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lincoln Town Car118,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 VRS
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 258,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 238,618 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 218,747 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 218,708 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 206,856 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 202,349 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 202,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 195,612 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 195,609 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak lower bush worn (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on exhaust (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 183,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 183,958 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 183,872 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 183,315 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 183,315 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 182,645 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 181,539 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 180,413 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 180,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 179,189 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 179,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 177,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 177,142 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 175,766 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 174,338 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 172,644 miles

underside rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2007 171,241 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 171,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 168,303 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 167,832 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 164,268 miles

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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E24 VRS is a 2000 Lincoln Town Car in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 118,688 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E24 VRS, 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 26 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E24 VRS is a 2000 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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