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P991 UEG

1997 Lincoln Continental

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,954 mi
Last recorded80,954 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 UEG
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs/rotors are rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,151 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 73,151 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 72,520 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 63,739 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,108 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 53,823 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,976 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P991 UEG is a 1997 Lincoln Continental in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P991 UEG, 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 29 years old, this Lincoln Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P991 UEG registered?

P991 UEG is a 1997 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P991 UEG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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