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MHE 271M

1979 Lincoln Continental

White Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,731 mi
Last recorded48,731 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHE 271M
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,731 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 48,209 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,842 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,434 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,434 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 May 2012 44,285 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,143 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 43,143 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 May 2010 40,873 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front indicator showing slightly white

Slight signs off fuel leak from tank?

Pass 22 May 2010 40,873 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front indicator showing slightly white

Slight signs off fuel leak from tank?

Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,089 miles

Tyres under inflated

Fail 5 Jun 2009 40,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Tyres under inflated

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,452 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 38,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 37,837 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight wear in steering box - main shaft bearings

Pass 8 May 2006 36,847 miles

Offside front flexible brake hose twisted, very small split near top ferrule - advise fitting replacement hose

Fail 8 May 2006 36,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front flexible brake hose twisted, very small split near top ferrule - advise fitting replacement hose

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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MHE 271M is a 1979 Lincoln Continental in White with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MHE 271M, 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 47 years old, this Lincoln Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHE 271M registered?

MHE 271M is a 1979 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 4 July 1979.

Is MHE 271M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHE 271M shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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