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XHN 631S

1978 Lincoln Continental

Blue Petrol 7534cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,333 mi
Last recorded54,333 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Lincoln Continental61,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHN 631S
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,534cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 54,333 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 54,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,788 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,781 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,614 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,545 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,463 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,091 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,513 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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XHN 631S is a 1978 Lincoln Continental in Blue with a 7,534cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1978 Lincoln Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 61,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHN 631S, 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 48 years old, this Lincoln Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XHN 631S registered?

XHN 631S is a 1978 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is XHN 631S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHN 631S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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