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FKO 680V

1979 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,518 mi
Last recorded66,518 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2005
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKO 680V
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2005 66,518 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 66,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front jacking points corroded

both outer sills corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak

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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FKO 680V is a 1979 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FKO 680V, 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 FKO 680V registered?

FKO 680V is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 12 October 1979.

Is FKO 680V safe to buy?

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