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A38 SKJ

1984 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,008 mi
Last recorded95,008 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Lancia Beta64,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA38 SKJ
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,008 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 94,013 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,463 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 92,484 miles

oil leak under engine bay.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 92,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak under engine

Pass 5 May 2018 92,283 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,191 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 91,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 91,585 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 91,582 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2009 91,464 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 91,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 90,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,632 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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A38 SKJ is a 1984 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A38 SKJ, 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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What year was A38 SKJ registered?

A38 SKJ is a 1984 Lancia Beta, first registered on 30 July 1984.

Is A38 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A38 SKJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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