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SPA 550L

1973 Lancia Fulvia

Silver Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

81,205 mi
Last recorded81,205 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Lancia Fulvia60,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPA 550L
MakeLancia
ModelFulvia
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,205 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 81,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 81,177 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Front and front wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan by seat belt stalk mountings (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan by seat belt stalk mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear boot floor slightly corroded

Rear floor and underside slightly corroded all over

Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion valance (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan by seat belt stalk mountings (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan by seat belt stalk mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear floor and underside slightly corroded all over

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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SPA 550L is a 1973 Lancia Fulvia in Silver with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 SPA 550L, 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 SPA 550L registered?

SPA 550L is a 1973 Lancia Fulvia, first registered on 13 July 1973.

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