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LFJ 818W

1980 Lancia Beta

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,162 mi
Last recorded99,162 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1980 Lancia Beta55,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFJ 818W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2009 99,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 99,162 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 99,152 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 99,152 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 99,152 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 99,152 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.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
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LFJ 818W is a 1980 Lancia Beta in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 LFJ 818W, 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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What year was LFJ 818W registered?

LFJ 818W is a 1980 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is LFJ 818W safe to buy?

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