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WPY 207S

1978 Lancia Monte Carlo

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,976 mi
Last recorded1,976 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo51,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPY 207S
MakeLancia
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 1,976 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 1,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 1,756 miles

rear side lights alitttle dim.

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 1,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear side lights alitttle dim.

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 1,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 1,689 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 9 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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WPY 207S is a 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WPY 207S, 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

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What year was WPY 207S registered?

WPY 207S is a 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is WPY 207S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPY 207S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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