MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,069 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
wiper self park inop
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
wiper self park inop
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
wiper self park inop
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
wiper self park inop
wipers not self parking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
noise at o/s/r wheel
wiper self park inop
Front exhaust striking subframe
Front exhaust striking subframe
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
wiper motor self park inop
How Reliable is the Lancia Beta?
Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MAL 552W is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 MAL 552W, 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.
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What year was MAL 552W registered?
MAL 552W is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 6 February 1981.
Is MAL 552W safe to buy?
The MOT history for MAL 552W shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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