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VPL 937S

1978 Lancia Monte Carlo

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,928 mi
Last recorded2,928 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo51,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPL 937S
MakeLancia
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 2,928 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 1,165 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 559 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 2 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 2 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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VPL 937S is a 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 51,014 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 VPL 937S, 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 48 years old, this Lancia Monte Carlo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VPL 937S?

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What year was VPL 937S registered?

VPL 937S is a 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo, first registered on 29 March 1978.

Is VPL 937S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPL 937S shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VPL 937S have outstanding finance?

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