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Lincoln Town CAR Auto

White · Petrol · 1998 · 4,600 cc

L5 NWLMOT history

L5 NWL is a white petrol Lincoln Town CAR Auto first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 693,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2024
Mileage
693,571 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2023
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
30,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lincoln
Model
Town CAR Auto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NWL was last recorded at 693,571 miles on 18 Apr 2023, 480,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,108 miles · 19 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
480,463 miles
Average per year
30,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 693,571 miles
  • 2022 – 213,108 miles
  • 2021 – 212,839 miles
  • 2020 – 212,560 miles
  • 2019 – 210,914 miles
  • 2018 – 209,731 miles
  • 2017 – 206,597 miles
  • 2016 – 203,259 miles
  • 2015 – 202,102 miles
  • 2014 – 199,826 miles
  • 2013 – 198,852 miles
  • 2012 – 195,618 miles
  • 2011 – 189,399 miles
  • 2010 – 180,137 miles
  • 2009 – 178,869 miles
  • 2008 – 177,377 miles
  • 2007 – 172,500 miles
  • 2006 – 164,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass693,571 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Battery insecure

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass693,571 miles (+480,463)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    693,571 miles
    Test number
    176699692120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass213,108 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    213,108 miles
    Test number
    847655946688
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWeld repair covered in underseal

  3. Fail213,093 miles (+254)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,093 miles
    Test number
    699941220435
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass212,839 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    212,839 miles
    Test number
    290151411437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass212,560 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    212,560 miles
    Test number
    336312292698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass210,914 miles (+25)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2020
    Odometer
    210,914 miles
    Test number
    617929994862
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRepairs covered in underseal

  7. Fail210,889 miles (+1,158)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,889 miles
    Test number
    523985114787
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass209,731 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    209,731 miles
    Test number
    196217895789
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront floors repaired from inside
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Fail209,716 miles (+3,119)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,716 miles
    Test number
    658933526108
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront floors repaired from inside
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass206,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    206,597 miles
    Test number
    144556848698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail206,597 miles (+3,338)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,597 miles
    Test number
    163510779148
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass203,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    203,259 miles
    Test number
    750865853661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail203,259 miles (+1,157)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,259 miles
    Test number
    965453393845
    • FailureBattery insecure auxilery (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass202,102 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    202,102 miles
    Test number
    369982455186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail201,905 miles (+2,079)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,905 miles
    Test number
    686410845103
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Pass199,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    199,826 miles
    Test number
    859796274182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail199,826 miles (+974)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,826 miles
    Test number
    349182864184
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  18. Pass198,852 miles (+51)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    198,852 miles
    Test number
    997246573150
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  19. Fail198,801 miles (+3,183)13 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,801 miles
    Test number
    429162523156
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass195,618 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    195,618 miles
    Test number
    859293922131
    • NotePlay in rear axle bearings but within manufacturers tolerances

  21. Fail195,618 miles (+6,219)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,618 miles
    Test number
    269658412452
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NotePlay in rear axle bearings but within manufacturers tolerances

  22. Pass189,399 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    189,399 miles
    Test number
    269962831411
    • NoteFront brake discs worn / slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on tread
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to o/s rear brake pipes

  23. Fail189,398 miles (+9,261)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,398 miles
    Test number
    727479921107
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn / slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge close to limet
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on tread
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to o/s rear brake pipes

  24. Pass180,137 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    180,137 miles
    Test number
    323478230178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail179,955 miles (+1,086)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,955 miles
    Test number
    914267320116
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside floor corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust mounts perished

  26. Pass178,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    178,869 miles
    Test number
    163197239069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail178,869 miles (+1,492)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,869 miles
    Test number
    174155239483
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass177,377 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    177,377 miles
    Test number
    564829538013
    • NoteAuxilary battery carrier corroded

  29. Fail177,362 miles (+4,862)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,362 miles
    Test number
    844926138069
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteAuxilary battery carrier corroded

  30. Pass172,500 miles (+7,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    172,500 miles
    Test number
    160425717087
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  31. Pass164,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    164,814 miles
    Test number
    180226826021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  32. Fail164,814 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,814 miles
    Test number
    784736626050
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about L5 NWL

Does L5 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 NWL expired on 19 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 NWL?
The MOT on L5 NWL expired on 19 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 NWL done?
L5 NWL was recorded at 693,571 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2023, an average of 30,699 miles a year.
Has L5 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NWL has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 NWL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L5 NWL find?
L5 NWL passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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