CarVerify

Free Car Check

AVU 701T

1978 Lancia Beta

Turquoise Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,317 mi
Last recorded69,317 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lancia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVU 701T
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,317 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 69,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,292 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 63,547 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 63,001 miles

Nearside Front MacPherson strut lower mounting locking device only just adequate. ( top fixing )

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front MacPherson strut lower mounting locking device only just adequate. ( top fixing )

Fail 13 Jul 2020 63,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front MacPherson strut lower mounting locking device only just adequate. ( top fixing )

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front MacPherson strut lower mounting locking device only just adequate. ( top fixing )

Pass 31 May 2019 60,471 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,230 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 52,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 50,541 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 50,522 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Lancia Beta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AVU 701T is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Turquoise with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,122 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 AVU 701T, 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 48 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVU 701T?

You can check the full history of AVU 701T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AVU 701T registered?

AVU 701T is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 27 September 1978.

Is AVU 701T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVU 701T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVU 701T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AVU 701T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.