MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,799 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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