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AAB 896W

1980 Lincoln Continental

Silver Petrol 7565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,534 mi
Last recorded57,534 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 896W
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,565cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,534 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,739 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,739 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,534 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,534 miles

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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AAB 896W is a 1980 Lincoln Continental in Silver with a 7,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AAB 896W, 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 46 years old, this Lincoln Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAB 896W registered?

AAB 896W is a 1980 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is AAB 896W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAB 896W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AAB 896W have outstanding finance?

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