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A20 VLX

1984 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,034 mi
Last recorded82,034 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 Lancia Beta64,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VLX
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2014 82,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,182 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front headlamp has water in lens

Nearside wiper torn at end

Fail 5 Oct 2012 76,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

hand brake has long travel

n/s wiper blade worn

rear brake imbalance 32%

Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,728 miles

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

n/s reg plate lamp dull

n/s washer misaligned

rear brake imbalance 24%

Fail 24 Oct 2011 76,728 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake has long travel

n/s reg plate lamp dull

n/s washer misaligned

rear brake imbalance 24%

Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak (distributor oil seal)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 75,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak (distributor oil seal)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,390 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 75,390 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,046 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 74,921 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,822 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 73,003 miles

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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A20 VLX is a 1984 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1984 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 64,640 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 A20 VLX, 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 42 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 VLX is a 1984 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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