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AYF 904T

1979 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,114 mi
Last recorded82,114 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYF 904T
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,114 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,114 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,820 miles

vehicle heavilly modified

vehicle heavilly undersealed

Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,820 miles

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

vehicle heavilly undersealed

vehicle modified

Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,820 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advanced corrosion in offside rear upper, under arch

all front brake hoses recommend repositioning

all tyres generally worn close to wear bars

both front indicators & repeaters dim

corrosion in both rear lower arch areas near seat belt mounting both sides

corrosion in offside front floor to under sill

deterioration/corrosion in vehicle generally

flexing at offside steering rack mounting area when steering operated

offside rear upper arch area corroded & holed just outside seat belt mounting, recommend attention.

slight corrosion in both outer sill/steps

suspension has been modified

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,820 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advanced corrosion in offside rear upper, under arch

all front brake hoses recommend repositioning

all tyres generally worn close to wear bars

both front indicators & repeaters dim

corrosion in both rear lower arch areas near seat belt mounting both sides

corrosion in offside front floor to under sill

deterioration/corrosion in vehicle generally

flexing at offside steering rack mounting area when steering operated

front brakes 23% out of balance

offside rear upper arch area corroded & holed just outside seat belt mounting, recommend attention.

slight corrosion in both outer sill/steps

suspension has been modified

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advanced corrosion by offside rear strut top

advanced corrosion in offside centre chassis

modified suspention fitted all round

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

vehicle genrally very rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2011 85,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advanced corrosion by offside rear strut top

advanced corrosion in offside centre chassis

modified suspention fitted all round

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

vehicle genrally very rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2009 85,820 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s front inner cv boot insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2007 85,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight bind off side front brake

Fail 23 Aug 2007 85,820 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front caliper slight bind

o/s wing repeater not working

Pass 6 Mar 2006 85,820 miles

1, road/race car 2,oil leaks 3,n/s/r shocker small leak

Fail 20 Feb 2006 85,820 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

car heavily modified for track use

previous welding repairs to both front inner wings

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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AYF 904T is a 1979 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 65,195 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 AYF 904T, 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 47 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AYF 904T registered?

AYF 904T is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 30 March 1979.

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The MOT history for AYF 904T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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