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479 XVF

1961 Lincoln Continental

Black Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

19,925 mi
Last recorded19,925 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration479 XVF
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 19,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Lincoln Continental?

Based on 1,121 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
476
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 29
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake binding 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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479 XVF is a 1961 Lincoln Continental in Black with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

The most common reason a Lincoln Continental fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 479 XVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 65 years old, this Lincoln Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 479 XVF registered?

479 XVF is a 1961 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 1 January 1961.

Is 479 XVF safe to buy?

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