CarVerify

Free Car Check

JDF 97L

1973 Lancia Fulvia

Red Petrol 1584cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,139 mi
Last recorded48,139 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Lancia Fulvia60,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lancia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDF 97L
MakeLancia
ModelFulvia
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 48,139 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 47,751 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,245 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 46,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,430 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,691 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,724 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,657 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,493 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 44,493 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,342 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,977 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,113 miles

How Reliable is the Lancia Fulvia?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
518
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 112
brake binding 95
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Headlamp not working on main beam 50
Full Lancia Fulvia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JDF 97L is a 1973 Lancia Fulvia in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1973 Lancia Fulvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 60,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lancia Fulvia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDF 97L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Fulvia typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Lancia Fulvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JDF 97L?

You can check the full history of JDF 97L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JDF 97L registered?

JDF 97L is a 1973 Lancia Fulvia, first registered on 22 May 1973.

Is JDF 97L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDF 97L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JDF 97L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JDF 97L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.