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BIG 4247

1978 Lincoln Continental

Blue Petrol 7538cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,836 mi
Last recorded45,836 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1978 Lincoln Continental61,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 4247
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,538cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 45,836 miles

inner sills and chassis getting corroded

n/s/f o/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,348 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 45,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 45,136 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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BIG 4247 is a 1978 Lincoln Continental in Blue with a 7,538cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Lincoln Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 61,534 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BIG 4247, 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 48 years old, this Lincoln Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIG 4247 registered?

BIG 4247 is a 1978 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 20 June 1978.

Is BIG 4247 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 4247 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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