Beta Alp 4T-200 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Beta Alp 4T-200 reliable? We analysed 1,371 real MOT tests across 120 vehicles to find out.
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The Beta Alp 4T-200 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, horn not working and wheel bearings have excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Beta Alp 4T-200.
Beta Alp 4T-200 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Beta Alp 4T-200. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Beta Alp 4T-200 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Beta Alp 4T-200 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Beta Alp 4T-200 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Beta Alp 4T-200 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Beta Alp 4T-200 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Beta Alp 4T-200 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Beta Alp 4T-200 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Beta Alp 4T-200 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 93 | 78.5% | 2,150 | 4,084 | 5,478 |
| 2010 | 131 | 87.8% | 1,723 | 3,321 | 5,008 |
| 2009 | 89 | 86.5% | 1,956 | 5,403 | 7,641 |
| 2008 | 134 | 90.3% | 687 | 1,664 | 4,412 |
| 2007 | 71 | 76.1% | 2,790 | 3,272 | 4,375 |
| 2006 | 68 | 80.9% | 3,559 | 6,747 | 10,250 |
| 2005 | 129 | 81.4% | 2,086 | 4,238 | 6,353 |
| 2003 | 237 | 80.6% | 1,954 | 5,011 | 9,297 |
| 2002 | 157 | 86.6% | 1,961 | 4,146 | 6,963 |
| 2001 | 113 | 83.2% | 3,398 | 6,372 | 8,581 |
| 2000 | 78 | 85.9% | 1,085 | 2,307 | 5,776 |
How Long Does a Beta Alp 4T-200 Last?
Based on 120 Beta Alp 4T-200 vehicles on UK roads.
Beta Alp 4T-200 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Beta Alp 4T-200 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Beta Alp 4T-200
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.3% MOT pass rate from 134 tests
76.1% MOT pass rate from 71 tests
The best year to buy a used Beta Alp 4T-200 is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.3% across 134 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Beta Alp 4T-200 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta Alp 4T-200 THIS CAR | 84.0% | 1,371 | 4,018 mi | 26 yrs |
| Beta Rr | 83.8% | 4,552 | 1,684 mi | 13 yrs |
| Beta Xtrainer | 84.7% | 2,735 | 1,818 mi | 11 yrs |
| Beta Evo | 91.5% | 1,169 | 193 mi | 17 yrs |
| Ford Mondeo Zetec | 78.8% | 1,150 | 100,360 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Beta Rr (83.8% pass rate) and the Beta Xtrainer (84.7% pass rate), the Beta Alp 4T-200 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Beta Alp 4T-200Should you buy a used Beta Alp 4T-200?
The Beta Alp 4T-200 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.0% across 1,371 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Beta Alp 4T-200 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (11 recorded failures), horn not working (9), and wheel bearings have excessive free play (9). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Beta Alp 4T-200 owner drives around 235 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Beta Alp 4T-200 models stay on UK roads for around 26 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.