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B849 XHV

1985 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,525 mi
Last recorded25,525 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Lancia Beta59,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB849 XHV
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 25,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator repeater not working.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody etc is rusty in places.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

under side wax oiled

Fail 16 Jun 2017 25,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

under side wax oiled

Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,856 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,856 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 24,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres perished

brake pipes heavily undersilled †offside rear brake pipe starting to rust †all flexis starting to deteriorate,slight rubbing on front †offside rear backplate rusty †surface rust on front and rear suspension components

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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B849 XHV is a 1985 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B849 XHV, 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 B849 XHV registered?

B849 XHV is a 1985 Lancia Beta, first registered on 14 February 1985.

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