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FHJ 518L

1972 Lancia Fulvia

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

57,257 mi
Last recorded57,257 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Lancia Fulvia48,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 518L
MakeLancia
ModelFulvia
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 57,257 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 57,256 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 5 May 2017 57,248 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated NS/OS (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part NS/OS (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2016 56,874 miles

headlamps slight deteriorated

oil leak

Front wiper blades slight smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 56,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 56,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 56,404 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 53,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,242 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 51,242 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 47,507 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 47,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2011 47,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,535 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 45,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low.

slight brake bind from both rear brakes.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 45,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low.

nearside steering idler worn.

slight brake bind from both rear brakes.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,022 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 45,022 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2005 45,000 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal fuel pipe starting to corroed

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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FHJ 518L is a 1972 Lancia Fulvia in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 FHJ 518L, 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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FHJ 518L is a 1972 Lancia Fulvia, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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