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B85 XNK

1984 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,616 mi
Last recorded56,616 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Lancia Beta64,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB85 XNK
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 56,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 55,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 55,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,416 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,673 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both dip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak distributor seal? ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 51,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak distributor seal? ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 50,232 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 48,849 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 48,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 46,298 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,003 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 44,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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B85 XNK is a 1984 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B85 XNK, 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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B85 XNK is a 1984 Lancia Beta, first registered on 18 December 1984.

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