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B255 FNP

1984 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,232 mi
Last recorded96,232 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Lancia Beta64,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB255 FNP
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,232 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 96,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 95,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,688 miles

Nearside Front cv boot seepage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 93,232 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 92,562 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 92,549 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 92,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,195 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,256 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 85,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 83,840 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 80,813 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 78,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 76,391 miles

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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B255 FNP is a 1984 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B255 FNP, 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 B255 FNP registered?

B255 FNP is a 1984 Lancia Beta, first registered on 3 September 1984.

Is B255 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B255 FNP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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