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DTW 581T

1978 Lincoln Continental

Pink Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

61,799 mi
Last recorded61,799 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 Lincoln Continental61,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTW 581T
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1978
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2013 61,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,761 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,491 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 61,491 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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DTW 581T is a 1978 Lincoln Continental in Pink with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 DTW 581T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DTW 581T registered?

DTW 581T is a 1978 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is DTW 581T safe to buy?

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