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MKW 491W

1980 Lancia Beta

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,788 mi
Last recorded16,788 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Lancia Beta55,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 491W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 16,788 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 16,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 16,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 491W is a 1980 Lancia Beta in White 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 MKW 491W, 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 MKW 491W registered?

MKW 491W is a 1980 Lancia Beta, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is MKW 491W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKW 491W 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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