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V885 EPN

2000 Lincoln Town Car

Silver Lpg 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests37 (32 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.5%

Mileage

137,709 mi
Last recorded137,709 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lincoln Town Car118,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 EPN
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

32 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 137,709 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2024 137,180 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 136,602 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 136,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 136,179 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 135,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 135,282 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 135,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 133,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 133,155 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 132,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 132,103 miles

Rear Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2021 131,893 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 131,853 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,782 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 131,535 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 131,473 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 130,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 129,531 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 128,216 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 126,985 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 124,825 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 122,169 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,127 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases general corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and end float (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 117,901 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to pipework (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to max wear limit (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end .running close to suspension bolt.min clearance

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to max wear limit (2.2.B.1f)

battery loose

Pass 6 Aug 2015 117,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 117,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 117,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 117,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 115,157 miles

Drivers seat belt lock stop not working.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 115,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Drivers seat belt lock stop not working.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 109,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 105,741 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 105,741 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 99,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 90,071 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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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V885 EPN is a 2000 Lincoln Town Car in Silver with a 4,600cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.5%.

Across all 2000 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 118,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V885 EPN, 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 26 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V885 EPN is a 2000 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for V885 EPN shows 37 tests with a 86.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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