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B603 WKE

1985 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,640 mi
Last recorded55,640 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Lancia Beta59,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB603 WKE
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 55,640 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 54,062 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 53,189 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 53,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,822 miles

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,827 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 51,827 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 51,242 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 49,149 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 46,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,921 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,575 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all metal brake pipes rusty

bumper insecure

front and rear discs rusty but some friction surface remaining

Fail 6 Feb 2006 43,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

bumper insecure

front discs worn

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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B603 WKE is a 1985 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B603 WKE, 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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B603 WKE is a 1985 Lancia Beta, first registered on 21 February 1985.

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