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TLR 290M

1973 Lancia Flavia

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,995 mi
Last recorded15,995 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLR 290M
MakeLancia
ModelFlavia
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 15,995 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 15,185 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip & main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside number plate light has reduced output

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip & main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f jacking point missing

o/s/r light lens damaged/loose

rear body panel rusting away

Fail 20 Mar 2024 15,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering wheel rim likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Panel at rear of car rusting away

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S wheel bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Number plate light light output decreased

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Light unit lens damaged/loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 12,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 9,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot leaking grease

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot small hole

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 9,666 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lamps come on with side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot leaking grease

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot small hole

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 8,388 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 7,057 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 4,960 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 4,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 2,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Lancia Flavia?

Based on 771 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Horn not working 24
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
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TLR 290M is a 1973 Lancia Flavia in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Lancia Flavia fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLR 290M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Flavia typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this Lancia Flavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLR 290M registered?

TLR 290M is a 1973 Lancia Flavia, first registered on 19 October 1973.

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The MOT history for TLR 290M 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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