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V977 RBK

2000 Lincoln Towncar

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

195,413 mi
Last recorded195,413 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Lincoln Towncar143,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV977 RBK
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 195,413 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 198,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak drivers side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed & corroded front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 194,063 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 186,444 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2017 190,685 miles

o/s/f d-bush slight movement

Pass 12 Aug 2016 185,806 miles

centre exhaust has slight blow

o/s/f anti roll bar d-bush slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2015 179,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

minor movement in front steering idlers

Pass 9 Jul 2014 168,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 157,603 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 157,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 156,250 miles

discs corroded

inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 151,237 miles

play in the steering o/s

rear o/s tyre cracking

wipers smearing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 151,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

play in the steering o/s

rear o/s tyre cracking

wipers smearing

Pass 25 May 2010 146,569 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 138,706 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front brake pads wearing thin

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

nearside front drivers door hinge pins worn

Fail 8 Jun 2009 138,542 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front brake pads wearing thin

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

nearside front drivers door hinge pins worn

Pass 27 May 2008 129,309 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 129,309 miles

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

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

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

nearside front drivers door top and bottom hinge pins have slight side to side movement

offside rear door top and bottom hinge pins have slight side to side movement

Pass 8 Jun 2007 124,438 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 124,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 116,369 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 116,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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V977 RBK is a 2000 Lincoln Towncar in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V977 RBK, 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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V977 RBK is a 2000 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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