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C501 CRJ

1986 Lancia Beta

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,889 mi
Last recorded60,889 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC501 CRJ
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,556 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 60,549 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 60,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,943 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 59,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,758 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose over centre silencer

Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,758 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose over centre silencer

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 57,758 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake imbalance 34%

Pass 20 May 2010 56,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 May 2009 53,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to inspect front brake pipes due to body configuration

Fail 12 May 2009 53,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

unable to inspect front brake pipes due to body configuration

o/s/r brake disc shield detached

Pass 16 May 2008 50,773 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 50,772 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C501 CRJ is a 1986 Lancia Beta in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C501 CRJ, 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 40 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C501 CRJ is a 1986 Lancia Beta, first registered on 28 February 1986.

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