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XLM 972S

1978 Lancia Monte Carlo

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,573 mi
Last recorded69,573 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo51,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLM 972S
MakeLancia
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,573 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 68,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 68,982 miles

outer sills rusty

Fail 24 May 2016 68,982 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer sills rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2015 68,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,939 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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XLM 972S is a 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLM 972S, 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 XLM 972S?

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What year was XLM 972S registered?

XLM 972S is a 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is XLM 972S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLM 972S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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