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B523 BFV

1985 Lancia Beta

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,391 mi
Last recorded51,391 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1985 Lancia Beta59,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB523 BFV
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front and both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 51,391 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front and both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,255 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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B523 BFV is a 1985 Lancia Beta in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 59,808 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 B523 BFV, 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 41 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B523 BFV registered?

B523 BFV is a 1985 Lancia Beta, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B523 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B523 BFV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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