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PMF 683L

1973 Lincoln Continental

Green Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,058 mi
Last recorded51,058 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMF 683L
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 51,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 50,812 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 50,194 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,800 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,349 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel pitman arm. (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,944 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

air leak on engine .

Fail 31 Mar 2016 47,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

air leak on engine .

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,679 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,679 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,343 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,441 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2012 45,536 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,327 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,327 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 44,494 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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PMF 683L is a 1973 Lincoln Continental in Green with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PMF 683L, 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 53 years old, this Lincoln Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PMF 683L?

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What year was PMF 683L registered?

PMF 683L is a 1973 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is PMF 683L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMF 683L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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