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A972 UGJ

1984 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,874 mi
Last recorded99,874 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Lancia Beta64,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA972 UGJ
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 99,874 miles

both offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding

rear panel corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside floor pan corroding/ nearside and offside inner sills corroding/ sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 99,167 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner head lamp reflector in poor condition.

offside floor pan corroding.nearside and offside inner sills corroding.sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,712 miles

All tyre sidewalls cracked/perished.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled.

Offside floorpan corroded and holed,just outside of seat belt mounting prescribed area.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 98,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

All tyre sidewalls cracked/perished.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled.

Offside floorpan corroded and holed,just outside of seat belt mounting prescribed area.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,512 miles

all four tyres tyres perishing and side walls cracking

screen washer tank split[washers working]

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four tyres perishing.

both front wheel bearings noisey.

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection for corrosion.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 97,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all four tyres cracking and perishing

both front wheel bearings noisey

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection for corrosion

Pass 4 May 2011 97,131 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 96,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 95,092 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 94,932 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 93,565 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 93,488 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 93,466 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A972 UGJ is a 1984 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A972 UGJ, 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 A972 UGJ registered?

A972 UGJ is a 1984 Lancia Beta, first registered on 27 January 1984.

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