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AWL 973Y

1982 Lancia Beta

Cream Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,135 mi
Last recorded58,135 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Lancia Beta57,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWL 973Y
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak from rear of the engine

Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,752 miles

Offside Rear Numberplate lamp intermittent

Fail 29 Sep 2021 57,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Numberplate lamp intermittent

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,443 miles

Rear Brake pads getting low on rear

Rear Park brake requires adjustment or repair

Fail 24 Sep 2020 57,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam Loose connection on rear of bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Poor connection on connector block (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Poor connection on connector block (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake pads getting low on rear

Rear Park brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Sep 2019 57,171 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear slight corrosion by fuel tank

Offside Front indicator slight dim

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 56,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 55,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leaks

Fail 4 Sep 2014 55,471 miles

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

Low effort to nearside parking brake

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

Repairs to both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,287 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

osf tyre perished on tread

Pass 10 May 2012 53,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 49,459 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,178 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 49,167 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,067 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,003 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 48,993 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,228 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 43,202 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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AWL 973Y is a 1982 Lancia Beta in Cream with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1982 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 57,752 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 AWL 973Y, 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 44 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AWL 973Y registered?

AWL 973Y is a 1982 Lancia Beta, first registered on 24 August 1982.

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