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KYU 31X

1982 Lancia Monte Carlo

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,553 mi
Last recorded62,553 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Lancia Monte Carlo59,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYU 31X
MakeLancia
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,553 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,378 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 61,498 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,228 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine & gearbox area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sill area's corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 61,214 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area's holed within a seat belt mounting point ( marked in yellow ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill & floor pan area's holed within a seat belt mounting point ( marked in yellow ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sill area's corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil residue engine & gearbox area's

Fail 7 Sep 2021 61,207 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 61,151 miles

Front nearside and offside bottom of doors corroding

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear inner sill areas corroding

oil residue engine areas

under body coated in sealant

under body general corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,714 miles

Front bottom of doors corroding nearside and offside

under body coated in under seal

Fail 19 Sep 2017 60,714 miles

Front bottom of doors corroding nearside and offside

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body coated in under seal

Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,580 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 60,453 miles

corrosion starting by outer floor pans

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

suspect o/s/r & n/s/r outer sills fillered

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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KYU 31X is a 1982 Lancia Monte Carlo in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Lancia Monte Carlo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 59,173 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 Monte Carlo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KYU 31X, 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 44 years old, this Lancia Monte Carlo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KYU 31X registered?

KYU 31X is a 1982 Lancia Monte Carlo, first registered on 14 July 1982.

Is KYU 31X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYU 31X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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