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GVO 449J

1971 Lincoln Continental

Green Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,963 mi
Last recorded56,963 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 449J
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside steering arm has slight play in a bush

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,740 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 56,392 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 53,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,379 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 53,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,187 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,389 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,037 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 52,037 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,488 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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GVO 449J is a 1971 Lincoln Continental in Green with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GVO 449J, 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 55 years old, this Lincoln Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVO 449J registered?

GVO 449J is a 1971 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for GVO 449J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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