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BYH 491T

1979 Lancia Beta

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,177 mi
Last recorded24,177 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYH 491T
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2012 24,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 24,159 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 23,993 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,550 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,301 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,683 miles

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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BYH 491T is a 1979 Lancia Beta in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 65,195 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 BYH 491T, 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 47 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 BYH 491T registered?

BYH 491T is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 2 July 1979.

Is BYH 491T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYH 491T shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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