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PAH 495M

1973 Lancia Fulvia

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,621 mi
Last recorded46,621 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Lancia Fulvia60,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAH 495M
MakeLancia
ModelFulvia
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 46,621 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 45,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 43,725 miles

Grease around nearside front outer cv joint gaiter

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

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Surface rust on brake discs

Surface rust on various brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,511 miles

grease showing at n/s front outer cv boot

Pass 7 May 2015 42,563 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 42,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 38,434 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,108 miles

Engine revs slow to return to idle sometimes

Front discs heavily pitted

Main beam flickers sometimes (relay chattering)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear discs heavily pitted

no bumpers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2012 36,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine revs slow to return to idle sometimes

Front discs heavily pitted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear discs heavily pitted

no bumpers fitted

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
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PAH 495M is a 1973 Lancia Fulvia in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PAH 495M, 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.

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What year was PAH 495M registered?

PAH 495M is a 1973 Lancia Fulvia, first registered on 11 December 1973.

Is PAH 495M safe to buy?

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