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DUT 159T

1979 Lancia Beta

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,200 mi
Last recorded87,200 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUT 159T
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 87,200 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 87,200 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 86,999 miles

all brake pipes are cover with under seals

brake padel slightly spongy

Fail 4 Jan 2010 86,989 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes are coverd with under sills

brake padel slightly spongy

Pass 24 Jun 2008 83,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 82,057 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 81,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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DUT 159T is a 1979 Lancia Beta in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DUT 159T, 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 DUT 159T registered?

DUT 159T is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 9 June 1979.

Is DUT 159T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUT 159T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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