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ELO 39T

1979 Lancia Fulvia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,640 mi
Last recorded80,640 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELO 39T
MakeLancia
ModelFulvia
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 80,640 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 80,624 miles

Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 80,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators not working Not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valves perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,961 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,088 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,040 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 78,040 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,705 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,719 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,493 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 76,209 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 76,209 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 75,729 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 75,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,720 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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ELO 39T is a 1979 Lancia Fulvia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ELO 39T, 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 47 years old, this Lancia Fulvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ELO 39T registered?

ELO 39T is a 1979 Lancia Fulvia, first registered on 22 January 1979.

Is ELO 39T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELO 39T shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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