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V568 RBP

2000 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

303,635 mi
Last recorded303,635 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Lincoln Towncar143,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV568 RBP
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 303,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front anti-roll bar,links slightly worn.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Inner Body mount bush cracked but no movement.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose corroded Fuel filler neck. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 300,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

both sides inner and outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of structural components or effect steering or braking

front brake discs rusty

slight play nearside front track rod end

Fail 30 Mar 2017 300,700 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

both sides inner and outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of structural components or effect steering or braking

front brake discs rusty

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 14 Mar 2016 296,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 295,794 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Inner sill corroded & holed but has chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 291,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 285,130 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 278,450 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 278,390 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 272,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 267,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 263,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 262,387 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 261,790 miles

Nearside Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 260,026 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 259,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Number plates have rabbit pictures

O/S/R sill holed

Pass 18 Feb 2008 256,440 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 253,418 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded †

slight play/wear in steering components

suspension arm bushes slightly worn not resulting in excessive movement

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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V568 RBP 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 V568 RBP, 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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V568 RBP is a 2000 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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