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RKU 290X

1982 Lancia Monte Carlo

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,145 mi
Last recorded36,145 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Lancia Monte Carlo59,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKU 290X
MakeLancia
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,145 miles

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover is starting to crack

Offside Front inner suspension arm bush has slight play

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 35,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,456 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front brakes need attention

Fail 19 Apr 2018 56,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front brakes need attention

Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front jacking points damaged

brake fluid level very low

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front jacking points damaged

brake fluid level very low

Fail 11 Oct 2016 55,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front jacking points damaged

brake fluid level very low

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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RKU 290X is a 1982 Lancia Monte Carlo in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RKU 290X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKU 290X registered?

RKU 290X is a 1982 Lancia Monte Carlo, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is RKU 290X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKU 290X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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