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ELJ 808V

1979 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,828 mi
Last recorded92,828 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELJ 808V
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 92,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,537 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 92,167 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,018 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 9,144 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 24 May 2012 91,008 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,563 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 90,055 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 89,618 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 89,618 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 88,495 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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ELJ 808V is a 1979 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ELJ 808V, 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 ELJ 808V registered?

ELJ 808V is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is ELJ 808V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELJ 808V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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