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JBW 566Y

1983 Lincoln Continental

Brown Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,729 mi
Last recorded70,729 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 566Y
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 70,729 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

age cracking on o/s/r tyre

heavy age cracking on o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

o/s door mirror glass loose

shockers feel spongy

slight corrosion on suspension components

surface corrosion on front inner brake discs

Fail 9 May 2013 70,729 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

age cracking on o/s/r tyre

heavy age cracking on o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

o/s door mirror glass loose

shockers feel spongy

slight corrosion on suspension components

surface corrosion on front inner brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,723 miles

heavy rusting on all suspension units

n/s door mirror insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2011 70,717 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

heavy rusting on all suspension units

n/s door mirror insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,331 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 70,331 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,708 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 69,241 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 69,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pad condition and rear brake hose condition not known due to limited vision

near side front tyre worn on outside edge

slight bulge in near side rear tyre inner sidewall

slight play in near side front track rod end and lower ball joint

some whiteness of front indicator bulbs

wear in steering idler bush

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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JBW 566Y is a 1983 Lincoln Continental in Brown with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JBW 566Y, 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 43 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 JBW 566Y registered?

JBW 566Y is a 1983 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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