CarVerify

Free Car Check

KYC 643V

1979 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,789 mi
Last recorded46,789 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lancia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYC 643V
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 46,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

poor beam pattern nsf head lamp

slight flexing on bulk head arornd steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,832 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,471 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns brake hoses poorly secured

reverse light inop †front discs poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,751 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 42,582 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 42,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2005 42,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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
Full Lancia Beta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KYC 643V is a 1979 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 65,195 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 KYC 643V, 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 47 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KYC 643V?

You can check the full history of KYC 643V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KYC 643V registered?

KYC 643V is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is KYC 643V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYC 643V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KYC 643V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KYC 643V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.