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ERL 892K

1972 Lincoln Continental

Cream Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,375 mi
Last recorded37,375 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 892K
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 37,375 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 37,367 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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ERL 892K is a 1972 Lincoln Continental in Cream with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ERL 892K, 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 54 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 ERL 892K registered?

ERL 892K is a 1972 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is ERL 892K safe to buy?

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