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EGN 161X

1982 Lancia Beta

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

73,952 mi
Last recorded73,952 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Lancia Beta57,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGN 161X
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater missing

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

boot secured closed with use of tape

Fail 11 Oct 2021 73,592 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater missing

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

boot secured closed with use of tape

Fail 4 Mar 2020 73,550 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside repeater lens missing

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,439 miles

all steel brake pipes surface corrosion

brake discs surface corrosion

front suspension arm bushes worn but not excessive

nsf headlamp inner lense poor condition

nsf side repeater poor condition , but does show amber light

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Nov 2013 73,439 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

engine missfiring

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,750 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 17 Jul 2008 71,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to sills

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,633 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 64,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Both seat belts slow to return.

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/s hand brake low effort

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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EGN 161X is a 1982 Lancia Beta in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1982 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 57,752 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 EGN 161X, 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 44 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EGN 161X is a 1982 Lancia Beta, first registered on 11 March 1982.

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