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DXE6378

1978 Lincoln Continental

White Petrol 7100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,200 mi
Last recorded17,200 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1978 Lincoln Continental61,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXE6378
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,200 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf dip beam in op

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 171,184 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf dip beam in op

Oil leak

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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DXE6378 is a 1978 Lincoln Continental in White with a 7,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DXE6378, 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 DXE6378 registered?

DXE6378 is a 1978 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is DXE6378 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXE6378 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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