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C635 JGH

1985 Lancia Beta

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

81,914 mi
Last recorded81,914 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Lancia Beta59,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC635 JGH
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 81,914 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 81,914 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 81,897 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Chipped windscreen

Engine oil leaks

Brakes have bind ,front and rear .

Front brale discs scored /corroded .

Pass 25 Feb 2020 81,889 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 81,889 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,668 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside seat belt slow to retract

Fail 8 Feb 2018 81,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 May 2015 81,683 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 81,683 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2014 81,595 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 81,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

chips in the windscreen

Pass 3 May 2013 80,687 miles

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 1 May 2013 80,687 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 9 May 2012 78,850 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 78,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 May 2011 78,600 miles

chip in windscreen

long footbrake travel

Fail 15 Mar 2011 78,597 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in the windscreen

foot brake has travel

Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,222 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,056 miles

braking feels very poor on road test; and potentially dangerous in an emergency situation

Fail 14 Aug 2008 78,053 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 77,359 miles

Heavy engine oil leaks.

Play in steering rack.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 74,887 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 74,887 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C635 JGH is a 1985 Lancia Beta in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1985 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 59,808 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 C635 JGH, 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 41 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C635 JGH registered?

C635 JGH is a 1985 Lancia Beta, first registered on 28 October 1985.

Is C635 JGH safe to buy?

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