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B576 PDU

1985 Lancia Beta

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,659 mi
Last recorded97,659 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Lancia Beta59,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB576 PDU
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 97,659 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear strut top mounts rusty

nsr pads on limit

rear suspension rusty

slight blow exhaust in two places

Fail 20 Aug 2022 97,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 97,621 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,584 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Nearside & Offside floor corroded but not excessively (Underside)

Offside Rear Directional lamp slightly cracked.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 97,399 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s and o/s front floor corroded

o/s/sr wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 May 2018 97,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 97,215 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,818 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

general under body corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2016 96,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/facing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 96,514 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 96,506 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 95,872 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,872 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 947 miles

Corrosion near fuel cap.

Corrosion to boot.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 947 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Corrosion near fuel cap.

Corrosion to boot.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 93,742 miles

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

clutch action very sharp.

slight damage to offside rear wing.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,416 miles

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

damage to offside rear arch

slight interaction to rear lamp.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 91,640 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 91,485 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 91,485 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,785 miles

nearside rear side light bulb holder faulty

Pass 2 Jun 2006 90,337 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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B576 PDU is a 1985 Lancia Beta in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 B576 PDU, 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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B576 PDU is a 1985 Lancia Beta, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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