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YOB 556T

1979 Lincoln Continental

Red Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,259 mi
Last recorded4,259 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOB 556T
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 4,259 miles

Nearside Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2008 4,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 2,970 miles

FLUID RESIDUE AROUND NEARSIDE REAR HUB

MOVEMENT IN STEERING JOINTS

REAR TYRES WORN

STEERING BOX WEEPING

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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YOB 556T is a 1979 Lincoln Continental in Red with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOB 556T, 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 47 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 YOB 556T registered?

YOB 556T is a 1979 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 21 March 1979.

Is YOB 556T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOB 556T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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