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DOO 43T

1979 Lancia Beta

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,991 mi
Last recorded66,991 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOO 43T
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 66,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 65,309 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 64,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 64,380 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 11 May 2016 62,457 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 60,737 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 58,588 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 58,588 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 57,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 56,579 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 54,743 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 54,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2010 51,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 51,070 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,756 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 50,677 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 49,968 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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DOO 43T is a 1979 Lancia Beta in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DOO 43T, 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 DOO 43T registered?

DOO 43T is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 18 January 1979.

Is DOO 43T safe to buy?

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