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OUC 396L

1972 Lancia Fulvia

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

5,069 mi
Last recorded5,069 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Lancia Fulvia48,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUC 396L
MakeLancia
ModelFulvia
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 5,069 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2023 4,459 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint covered with exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2022 3,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underbody surface corrosion, under side covered with under seal

Pass 24 Jun 2020 2,496 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 2,087 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 1,492 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 1,058 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 1,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 4,845 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,882 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 97,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,218 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,786 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 95,786 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,443 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 89,662 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 86,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 83,953 miles

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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OUC 396L is a 1972 Lancia Fulvia in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUC 396L, 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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What year was OUC 396L registered?

OUC 396L is a 1972 Lancia Fulvia, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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