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V220 MCA

1999 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

204,693 mi
Last recorded204,693 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Lincoln Towncar154,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV220 MCA
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2023 204,693 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury arch chrome trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount area badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts starter motor feed wire adrift possible fouling exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed as insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed as insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 203,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle rusty undrerneath

Pass 17 Jun 2021 203,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 202,581 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 201,086 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 199,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 199,189 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 198,489 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 194,867 miles

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

chassis corroded

discs worn and corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 194,760 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

chassis corroded

discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 192,000 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 191,881 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 188,194 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 188,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 180,866 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

chassis has corrosion in places

Pass 20 Jan 2014 180,866 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

chassis has corrosion in places

Pass 25 Jan 2013 176,604 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 171,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 171,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 165,854 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 165,836 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2010 159,946 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 152,440 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 22 Jan 2009 152,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

air bag warning light on

Pass 29 Jan 2008 147,399 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 147,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 141,123 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 141,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

slight end float in o/s/r diff bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2006 135,559 miles

low effort on rear drivers parking brake in comparison to passenger side

Fail 29 Mar 2006 135,423 miles

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

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

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

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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V220 MCA is a 1999 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1999 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 154,444 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 V220 MCA, 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 27 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V220 MCA is a 1999 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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