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USA 3S

1980 Lincoln Continental

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,279 mi
Last recorded76,279 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSA 3S
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,279 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,075 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,107 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 73,597 miles

Front and rear tyres starting to perish.

Indicators flashing very near maximum limit.

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

Fail 6 May 2010 73,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,085 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 73,070 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 72,220 miles

Slight perising to sidewalls of tyres.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 71,394 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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USA 3S is a 1980 Lincoln Continental in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 USA 3S, 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 46 years old, this Lincoln Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was USA 3S registered?

USA 3S is a 1980 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 18 July 1980.

Is USA 3S safe to buy?

The MOT history for USA 3S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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