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DBY 849M

1972 Lancia Fulvia

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Lancia Fulvia48,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 849M
MakeLancia
ModelFulvia
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,209 miles

Exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2018 89,207 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust is deteriorated

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,164 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 89,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 89,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,140 miles

All jacking points slightly corroded

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,022 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front jacking point damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,773 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 88,684 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,192 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,199 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 84,405 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 82,705 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,424 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 78,123 miles

How Reliable is the Lancia Fulvia?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
518
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 112
brake binding 95
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Headlamp not working on main beam 50
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DBY 849M is a 1972 Lancia Fulvia in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1972 Lancia Fulvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 48,719 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 Fulvia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBY 849M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Fulvia typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Lancia Fulvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DBY 849M is a 1972 Lancia Fulvia, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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