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FVY 565W

1980 Lancia Beta

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

55,002 mi
Last recorded55,002 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 Lancia Beta55,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVY 565W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2012 55,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

ignition swith playing up

underbody of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,002 miles

ignition swith playing up

underbody of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,981 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 50,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Fail 30 Mar 2009

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

lots of welding/under sealer used under the vehicle.

nearside/offside front brake hoses secured by alternative method.

Fail 15 Mar 2008 50,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

lots of welding/under sealer has bee used under the vehicle.

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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FVY 565W is a 1980 Lancia Beta in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1980 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 55,115 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 FVY 565W, 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 46 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVY 565W registered?

FVY 565W is a 1980 Lancia Beta, first registered on 3 September 1980.

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