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A70 BAL

1983 Lancia Beta

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

308 mi
Last recorded308 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Lancia Beta59,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA70 BAL
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2011 308 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s floor pans heavily corroded.

n/s outer sill and floor heavily corroded and weak, holed at front.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 114 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f sills and floor corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 30 Jun 2010 114 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f & o/s/f sills corroded but not in prescribed area

n/s/f bottom of wing corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 98,984 miles

slight corrosion on vehicle floor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 98,984 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion on vehicle floor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 98,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 98,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 97,524 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 97,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 96,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on both floor pans

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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A70 BAL is a 1983 Lancia Beta in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 59,686 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 A70 BAL, 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 43 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A70 BAL is a 1983 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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