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BVX 528X

1982 Lancia Beta

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

79,103 mi
Last recorded79,103 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Lancia Beta57,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVX 528X
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,103 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 79,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 79,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Wipers slow in operation.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,993 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/r outer sill

Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,659 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,453 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 78,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,820 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,806 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 77,806 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2014 77,801 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,685 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rubber fuel pipes to fuel tank are deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rubber fuel pipes to fuel tank are deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2010 76,262 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 76,262 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 74,971 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 72,596 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 72,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f steering arm has slight movement

Pass 12 Oct 2006 71,462 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 71,461 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BVX 528X is a 1982 Lancia Beta in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1982 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 57,752 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 BVX 528X, 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 44 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BVX 528X is a 1982 Lancia Beta, first registered on 16 April 1982.

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