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TJA 836R

1977 Lincoln Continental

Silver Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 836R
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 84,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak multiple (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 550 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 479 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TJA 836R is a 1977 Lincoln Continental in Silver with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TJA 836R, 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 49 years old, this Lincoln Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJA 836R registered?

TJA 836R is a 1977 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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