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S872 XPP

1999 Lincoln Continental

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,205 mi
Last recorded218,205 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Lincoln Continental99,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 XPP
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 218,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 218,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017
Pass 28 Jul 2015 215,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 213,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 206,580 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 206,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 200,508 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 196,810 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 190,215 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 190,215 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 186,488 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 186,488 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 175,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

non structural x member halfway along chassis corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2007 175,549 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 166,728 miles

front to rear ,and rear brake pipes corroding

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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S872 XPP is a 1999 Lincoln Continental in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Lincoln Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 99,436 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S872 XPP, 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 27 years old, this Lincoln Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S872 XPP registered?

S872 XPP is a 1999 Lincoln Continental, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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