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A246 USL

1984 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,055 mi
Last recorded53,055 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Lancia Beta64,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA246 USL
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 53,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 52,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 52,282 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 52,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold or downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,942 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 51,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 51,512 miles

hazards inoperative

Pass 24 Jan 2020 51,449 miles

Both front top suspension mounting bearings binding slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 51,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 51,352 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 51,304 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front top suspension mountings binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,150 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 51,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,003 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 51,003 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 50,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2011 50,588 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 50,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,487 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 50,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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A246 USL is a 1984 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A246 USL, 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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A246 USL is a 1984 Lancia Beta, first registered on 8 June 1984.

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