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P861 VRF

1996 Lincoln Continental

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,508 mi
Last recorded88,508 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 VRF
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 88,508 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 85,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 85,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 82,400 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 77,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,315 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 74,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,388 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 65,294 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 56,983 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,523 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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P861 VRF is a 1996 Lincoln Continental in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P861 VRF, 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 30 years old, this Lincoln Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P861 VRF registered?

P861 VRF is a 1996 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P861 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 VRF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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