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39 LN

1982 Lancia Beta

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,751 mi
Last recorded42,751 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Lancia Beta57,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration39 LN
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,751 miles

All under the body covered with under seal

Fail 27 Jul 2022 42,751 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor by rear pockets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

core plugs leaking under exhaust manifold

Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,618 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 May 2020 42,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cable touching cv boot

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill suspect filler covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under bonnet sound deadening material breaking , could catch fire.

Pass 21 May 2018 41,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 40,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 40,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Fail 7 May 2016 40,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dim (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2015 40,035 miles

handbrake effort low

n/s/f outter chassis rail corroded & holed

n/s/r side lamp & stop lamp dim

o/s/f floor corroded & holed @ jacking point

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,681 miles

n/s/r tyre tyre worn on edge

o/s/f & n/s/f floor @ sill corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/r tyre tyre worn on edge

o/s/f & n/s/f floor @ sill corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 38,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake effort low

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,933 miles

handbrake effort low

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,234 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 37,233 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 May 2011 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front screen lightly scratched

headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

slight play in rack

water leak @ engine bay

Fail 18 Apr 2011 36,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front screen lightly scratched

headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

slight play in rack

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,670 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 35,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,804 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 34,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brake balance close to limit-23%,max=25%

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,734 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,571 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 28,571 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 27,281 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 27,281 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Lancia Beta?

Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 482 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 184
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 143
brake binding 140
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
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39 LN is a 1982 Lancia Beta in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 57,752 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 Beta fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 39 LN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Beta typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 44 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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39 LN is a 1982 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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