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GYU 951W

1981 Lancia Beta

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,579 mi
Last recorded85,579 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYU 951W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 85,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2019 85,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 84,366 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 84,340 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,167 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,455 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 81,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,729 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,585 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 78,585 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 76,547 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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GYU 951W is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GYU 951W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYU 951W registered?

GYU 951W is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 30 June 1981.

Is GYU 951W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYU 951W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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