Lancia Flavia Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Lancia Flavia car check
Is the Lancia Flavia reliable? We analysed 771 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.
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The Lancia Flavia is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, horn not working and parking brake lever has no reserve travel. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lancia Flavia.
Lancia Flavia Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lancia Flavia. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lancia Flavia MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lancia Flavia to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lancia Flavia Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lancia Flavia fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lancia Flavia Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lancia Flavia owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lancia Flavia MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lancia Flavia year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 118 | 68.6% | 44,290 | 63,588 | 68,928 |
| 1967 | 94 | 70.2% | 6,056 | 37,213 | 68,485 |
| 1964 | 71 | 74.6% | 23,454 | 41,687 | 69,968 |
| 1963 | 121 | 80.2% | 10,656 | 64,584 | 84,873 |
How Long Does a Lancia Flavia Last?
Based on 100 Lancia Flavia vehicles on UK roads.
Lancia Flavia Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lancia Flavia MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lancia Flavia
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.2% MOT pass rate from 121 tests
68.6% MOT pass rate from 118 tests
The best year to buy a used Lancia Flavia is 1963, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.2% across 121 tests. The 1968 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lancia Flavia Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancia Flavia THIS CAR | 76.0% | 771 | 54,122 mi | 63 yrs |
| Lancia Delta | 76.1% | 16,262 | 105,762 mi | 39 yrs |
| Lancia Beta | 70.3% | 3,619 | 60,527 mi | 49 yrs |
| Lancia Fulvia | 78.3% | 3,282 | 58,178 mi | 60 yrs |
| Ford Transit Connect L220 D | 66.7% | 390 | 143,022 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lancia Delta (76.1% pass rate) and the Lancia Beta (70.3% pass rate), the Lancia Flavia sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Lancia Flavia has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.0% across 771 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Lancia Flavia are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (33 recorded failures), horn not working (24), and parking brake lever has no reserve travel (24). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Lancia Flavia owner drives around 387 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Lancia Flavia models stay on UK roads for around 63 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.