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CDX 858T

1978 Lancia Beta

White Petrol 1279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,436 mi
Last recorded72,436 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDX 858T
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 72,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 72,192 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 72,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 71,852 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 71,840 miles

Near side rear brake binding slightly.

both rear tyres cracking on inner walls.

Fail 23 May 2017 71,833 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Near side rear brake binding slightly.

both rear tyres cracking on inner walls.

Pass 26 May 2016 70,891 miles

underbody heavily wax oiled

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,572 miles

Some previous welding repairs

Fail 21 Aug 2014 70,568 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Some previous welding repairs

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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CDX 858T is a 1978 Lancia Beta in White with a 1,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,122 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 CDX 858T, 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 48 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 CDX 858T registered?

CDX 858T is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is CDX 858T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDX 858T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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