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RKM 969W

1981 Lancia Monte Carlo

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,531 mi
Last recorded5,531 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Lancia Monte Carlo55,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKM 969W
MakeLancia
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 5,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 3,481 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 98,794 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,087 miles

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 95,086 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,429 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 94,419 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,806 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 89,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,725 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2013 88,725 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2013 88,710 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Engine has excessive oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,670 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,218 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,450 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2008 85,675 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 85,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,557 miles

vin/chassis number on front scuttle only just legible

Pass 7 Apr 2006 84,671 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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RKM 969W is a 1981 Lancia Monte Carlo in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Lancia Monte Carlo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,500 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 RKM 969W, 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 45 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 RKM 969W registered?

RKM 969W is a 1981 Lancia Monte Carlo, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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