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JAB 357K

1981 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,849 mi
Last recorded25,849 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 357K
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 25,849 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 25,363 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 24,691 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 23,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 23,138 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 22,107 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

emissions 2.00 hc 554 printer error

Pass 19 May 2018 21,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 20,559 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 20,559 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 19,954 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play some noise (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2015 19,322 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 18,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 17,723 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 16,547 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 16,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 15,236 miles

brake pedal rubber missing

slightplay in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2008 14,305 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 13,363 miles

some roughness in nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jun 2006 12,380 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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JAB 357K is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JAB 357K, 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 JAB 357K registered?

JAB 357K is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is JAB 357K safe to buy?

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