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A597 XLG

1984 Lincoln Continental

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,332 mi
Last recorded45,332 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA597 XLG
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,332 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted

all tyres are heavily perrished and cracked

exhaust system is corroded and in poor condition

slight play in rear hub assembleys

Fail 31 Mar 2009 45,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

all tyres have heavy perrishing and have splits in tread

exhaust is corroded and in poor condition

slight play in rear hub assembleys

unable to see brake pads

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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A597 XLG is a 1984 Lincoln Continental in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 A597 XLG, 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 42 years old, this Lincoln Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A597 XLG registered?

A597 XLG is a 1984 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A597 XLG safe to buy?

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