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ESF 680W

1981 Lancia Beta

Silver Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,576 mi
Last recorded63,576 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2006
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESF 680W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 63,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2005 56,256 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2005 56,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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ESF 680W is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Silver with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,984 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 ESF 680W, 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 45 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ESF 680W registered?

ESF 680W is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ESF 680W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESF 680W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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