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V968 EPN

2000 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,015 mi
Last recorded215,015 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Lincoln Towncar143,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 EPN
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 215,015 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight fluid leak from steering-box

Fail 21 Jan 2009 215,013 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight fluid leak from steering-box

Pass 26 Jan 2008 208,999 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 208,997 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2006 202,253 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 202,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rubber section of fuel-line on offside cracking †badly at joints

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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V968 EPN is a 2000 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 V968 EPN, 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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What year was V968 EPN registered?

V968 EPN is a 2000 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V968 EPN safe to buy?

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