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YLX 221S

1978 Lancia Monte Carlo

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,137 mi
Last recorded90,137 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo51,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 221S
MakeLancia
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,137 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 90,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 88,237 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,974 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 87,974 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 May 2014 86,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 85,661 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 85,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 84,999 miles

all tyres perished

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2006 84,402 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YLX 221S is a 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLX 221S, 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.

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What year was YLX 221S registered?

YLX 221S is a 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is YLX 221S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLX 221S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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