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EPB 256J

1970 Lancia Flavia

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82 mi
Last recorded82 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPB 256J
MakeLancia
ModelFlavia
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 82 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,601 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 99,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,592 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor to sill (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear leaf spring front and rear mounting points (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 99,592 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor to sill (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear leaf spring front and rear mounting points (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 99,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg inside and out all round (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor to sill (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear leaf spring front and rear mounting points (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,574 miles

corrosion to underside, rear by chassis mountings.

corrosion under rear wheel arches.

handbrake ratchet worn.

wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 99,574 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion to underside, rear by chassis mountings.

corrosion under rear wheel arches.

wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 99,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 99,237 miles

Nearside Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,829 miles

Chip in screen

Nearside front wheel catches part of the front suspension

Offside front wheel catches part of the front suspension

Fail 29 Jun 2011 98,828 miles

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

Chip in screen

Nearside front wheel catches part of the front suspension

Offside front wheel catches part of the front suspension

Pass 22 Jun 2010 98,473 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 98,473 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

offside front sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2009 97,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,963 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 95,963 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 94,334 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 94,334 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

ADVISE D.A. ALL BRAKE DISCS.....

How Reliable is the Lancia Flavia?

Based on 771 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Horn not working 24
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
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EPB 256J is a 1970 Lancia Flavia in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Lancia Flavia fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPB 256J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Flavia typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Lancia Flavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EPB 256J is a 1970 Lancia Flavia, first registered on 1 December 1970.

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