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V185 EUF

2000 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

247,336 mi
Last recorded247,336 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Lincoln Towncar143,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV185 EUF
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 247,336 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2017 243,652 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 241,130 miles

front tyres on 3mm at parts

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 238,715 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 235,321 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 229,973 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 229,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 224,667 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 218,884 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 211,097 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 200,396 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 200,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 192,995 miles

0ff/sidf//inner/track/rod/end/slight/play

Pass 4 Feb 2008 184,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear and offside rear exhaust rubber mounts slightly deteriated

Fail 5 Feb 2007 174,879 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 174,879 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 159,178 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 159,018 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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V185 EUF is a 2000 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 143,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V185 EUF, 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 26 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V185 EUF is a 2000 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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