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FCG 868W

1980 Lincoln Continental

Red Petrol 5753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,577 mi
Last recorded29,577 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCG 868W
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,753cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 29,577 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 29,559 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,559 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 29,328 miles

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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FCG 868W is a 1980 Lincoln Continental in Red with a 5,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCG 868W, 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 46 years old, this Lincoln Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FCG 868W registered?

FCG 868W is a 1980 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 10 September 1980.

Is FCG 868W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCG 868W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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