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JWR 797Y

1983 Lancia Monte Carlo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,019 mi
Last recorded55,019 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1983 Lancia Monte Carlo63,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 797Y
MakeLancia
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 55,019 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,925 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

hazard not working

Fail 30 May 2023 54,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing and interior (3.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hazard not working

Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,853 miles

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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JWR 797Y is a 1983 Lancia Monte Carlo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Lancia Monte Carlo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 63,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWR 797Y, 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 43 years old, this Lancia Monte Carlo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWR 797Y registered?

JWR 797Y is a 1983 Lancia Monte Carlo, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is JWR 797Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 797Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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