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LPC 223W

1980 Lancia Beta

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,149 mi
Last recorded46,149 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Lancia Beta55,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPC 223W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 46,149 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 44,373 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

bulkhrad flexing when rocking steering

corrosion to nearside outer sill(holed)

corrosion/repairs to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to front floors

front of offside outer sill not attached to inner not with prescribed area

surface corrosion to underside/heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Aug 2013 44,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

bulk head flexing when rocking steering

corrosion to nearside front outer sill

corrosion/repairs to front floors

corrosion/repairs to rear inner wheel arches

front end of offside outer sill not attached to inner sill just outside prescribed area

rear subframe corroded

surface corrosion to underside/heavily undersealed

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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LPC 223W is a 1980 Lancia Beta in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LPC 223W, 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 LPC 223W registered?

LPC 223W is a 1980 Lancia Beta, first registered on 22 September 1980.

Is LPC 223W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPC 223W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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