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CMP 261V

1979 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMP 261V
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,103 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 98,963 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 98,841 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 98,731 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 98,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise..

o/s/r brake slightly binding.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 98,421 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 98,062 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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CMP 261V is a 1979 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CMP 261V, 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.

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What year was CMP 261V registered?

CMP 261V is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 22 August 1979.

Is CMP 261V safe to buy?

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