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KUD 227W

1980 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

2,493 mi
Last recorded2,493 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Lancia Beta55,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUD 227W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 2,493 miles

slight bind to nsf brake

slight bind to osr brake

vehicle has been stood

Fail 11 Oct 2019 2,491 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight bind to nsf brake

slight bind to osr brake

vehicle has been stood

Pass 29 May 2018 2,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 2,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle has been stood

Fail 24 May 2017 2,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle has been stood

Pass 25 May 2016 1,831 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 1,309 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 1,309 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 633 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 99,368 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside side repeater lens cover missing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 98,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 98,593 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 98,349 miles

slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle !!!!

Pass 10 Jul 2007 98,119 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 97,365 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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KUD 227W is a 1980 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KUD 227W, 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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KUD 227W is a 1980 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is KUD 227W safe to buy?

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