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K386 DNM

1993 Lincoln Continental

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,147 mi
Last recorded5,147 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK386 DNM
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 5,147 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 May 2019 5,147 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes binding.

Surface corrosion to underside and components.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 4,634 miles

BATTERY INSECURE (NOT LIKLEY TO FALL OFF TRAY)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STABILISER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F (L/H) BRAKE BINDING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STABILISER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN COUPLING

SURFACE CORROSION TO MOST UNDERSIDE PLACES

Fail 19 Apr 2016 4,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt R/H (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

BATTERY INSECURE (NOT LIKLEY TO FALL OFF TRAY)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STABILISER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F (L/H) BRAKE BINDING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STABILISER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN COUPLING

SURFACE CORROSION TO MOST UNDERSIDE PLACES

Pass 31 May 2012 4,278 miles

ENGINE MISSFIRE

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO VARIOUS UNDERSIDE PLACES

SLIGHT LEAK TO R/H FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

Pass 21 Oct 2010 4,160 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 4,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 2,720 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 2,720 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F (PASSENGER STEERING RACK)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 971 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006

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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K386 DNM is a 1993 Lincoln Continental in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K386 DNM, 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 33 years old, this Lincoln Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K386 DNM registered?

K386 DNM is a 1993 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K386 DNM safe to buy?

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