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N831 RGB

1996 Lincoln Towncar

Pink Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,108 mi
Last recorded70,108 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Lincoln Towncar123,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 RGB
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1996
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,108 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 May 2010 70,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 68,610 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 68,601 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 64,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 64,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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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N831 RGB is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar in Pink with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N831 RGB, 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.

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What year was N831 RGB registered?

N831 RGB is a 1996 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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