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N481 CEG

1996 Lincoln Town Car

Purple Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,069 mi
Last recorded52,069 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Lincoln Town Car109,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 CEG
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,069 miles

Front Brake imbalance 20%.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 52,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake imbalance 20%.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N481 CEG is a 1996 Lincoln Town Car in Purple with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 109,964 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 N481 CEG, 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 30 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N481 CEG registered?

N481 CEG is a 1996 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N481 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N481 CEG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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