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YPU 799S

1978 Lancia Monte Carlo

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,663 mi
Last recorded83,663 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo51,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPU 799S
MakeLancia
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 83,663 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 83,660 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 75,097 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,094 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Oct 2013 22,767 miles

SLIGHT FOOTBRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,515 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER SIDESILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,218 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON EDGE

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,389 miles

EMMISIONS TAKEN AT 2000 RPM

LONG FOOTBRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 13,557 miles

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY WORN

SLIGHT FOOTBRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Fail 9 May 2008 13,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY WORN

SLIGHT FOOTBRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

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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YPU 799S 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 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 YPU 799S, 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 YPU 799S?

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What year was YPU 799S registered?

YPU 799S is a 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo, first registered on 21 April 1978.

Is YPU 799S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPU 799S shows 12 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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