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MKW 274W

1981 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,792 mi
Last recorded77,792 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 274W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,792 miles

front and rear bumpers been removed

thick underseal on all brake pipes

thick underseal on all suspension

thick underseal to underside

Fail 11 Oct 2010

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

fresh thick underseal on all brake pipes

fresh thick underseal on all suspension parts

fresh thick underseal to underside

front and rear bumpers have been removed

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,392 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s sill showing signs of filler

undersealed heavily on floors inner wheel arches and sills

Fail 23 Sep 2009 63,350 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

undersealed heavily

Pass 29 Mar 2008 63,005 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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MKW 274W is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 MKW 274W, 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 MKW 274W registered?

MKW 274W is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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