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HEJ 18

1978 Lancia Beta

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,310 mi
Last recorded6,310 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEJ 18
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 6,310 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 6,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,225 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 6,221 miles

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

Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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HEJ 18 is a 1978 Lancia Beta in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,122 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 HEJ 18, 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 48 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of HEJ 18?

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What year was HEJ 18 registered?

HEJ 18 is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 20 February 1978.

Is HEJ 18 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEJ 18 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.

Does HEJ 18 have outstanding finance?

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