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BLF 727S

1978 Lincoln Continental

Brown Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,148 mi
Last recorded73,148 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Lincoln Continental61,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 727S
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 73,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,038 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Towbar assembly repaired but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,120 miles

exhaust blowing at all joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,819 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres slighty deteriorated due to age

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Towbar assembly repaired but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside rear tyre perished

park brake cable corroded

rear tow bar very poorly fitted but no tow ball fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2014 67,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Towbar assembly repaired but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside rear tyre perished

park brake cable corroded

rear tow bar very poorly fitted but no tow ball fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,602 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,847 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,168 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 60,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,395 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,448 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 53,445 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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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BLF 727S is a 1978 Lincoln Continental in Brown with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLF 727S, 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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BLF 727S is a 1978 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 11 January 1978.

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