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BBJ 751S

1977 Lancia Beta

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,124 mi
Last recorded67,124 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Lancia Beta56,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 751S
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 67,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch several areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,759 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 65,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 62,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,961 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,993 miles

Cuts on O/S/R tyre.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2011 56,797 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cuts on inside of O/S/R tyre.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,227 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BBJ 751S is a 1977 Lancia Beta in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 56,797 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 BBJ 751S, 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 49 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBJ 751S registered?

BBJ 751S is a 1977 Lancia Beta, first registered on 23 November 1977.

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