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EVW 688Y

1982 Lancia Monte Carlo

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,507 mi
Last recorded78,507 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Lancia Monte Carlo59,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVW 688Y
MakeLancia
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 78,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 76,590 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 76,573 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,475 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,324 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 71,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,142 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,513 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,618 miles

water leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 67,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking engine bay (3.6.A.1)

water leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,031 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,456 miles

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,417 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing and splitting

offside rear tyre perishing and splitting

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,786 miles

Oil leak

under body rust repair to o/s/f

Fail 25 Jun 2013 63,786 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

under body rust repair to o/s/f

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,320 miles

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)

Oil leak at gearbox

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,320 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,173 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 59,173 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,848 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 57,848 miles

Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 56,600 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,777 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 55,777 miles

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

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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EVW 688Y is a 1982 Lancia Monte Carlo in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1982 Lancia Monte Carlo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 59,173 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 EVW 688Y, 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 44 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 EVW 688Y registered?

EVW 688Y is a 1982 Lancia Monte Carlo, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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