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MOT History from tests of petrol LINCOLN TOWNs year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:65.46%
(The average a petrol LINCOLN TOWN year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:359 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|21
Headlamp aim out of alignment16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Registration plate issues9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Registration plate lamp issues7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|5
Rear brake binding5
Rear brake application uneven4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Centre Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |4.5.4 |a||1
Nearside Side repeater missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Side repeater missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted catching on brake caliper |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure |6.1.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Centre Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch |1.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play stright off the steering box |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm mounting area on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Centre Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box to linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Track rod end socket spring weak |2.2.B.1e|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Under bonnet battery. |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system has multiple leaks. |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement Sector shaft securing nut insecure. |2.1.1 |d| |i||1
Power steering component leaking Around steering box area. |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Fuel pipe leaking Nearside chassis section fuel return pipe leaking fuel. |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Suspension system inoperative Suspension fault lamp illuminated. |5.3.5 |a||1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1

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