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CGC 161X

1981 Lancia Monte Carlo

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,879 mi
Last recorded79,879 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 Lancia Monte Carlo55,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGC 161X
MakeLancia
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,879 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,870 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear bumper missing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,729 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,330 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2010 78,310 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,035 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2009 77,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,008 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2007 77,008 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 76,696 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 76,696 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

How Reliable is the Lancia Monte Carlo?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Headlamp aim too high 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
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CGC 161X is a 1981 Lancia Monte Carlo in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Lancia Monte Carlo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,500 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 Lancia Monte Carlo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGC 161X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Monte Carlo typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Lancia Monte Carlo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CGC 161X?

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What year was CGC 161X registered?

CGC 161X is a 1981 Lancia Monte Carlo, first registered on 27 August 1981.

Is CGC 161X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGC 161X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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