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NLS 477W

1980 Lancia Beta

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,683 mi
Last recorded62,683 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Lancia Beta55,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLS 477W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,683 miles

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion ? advise new discs ;

handbrake performance poor ? borderline pass ;

Fail 29 Jun 2011 62,674 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion ? advise new discs ;

handbrake performance poor ? borderline pass ;

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 60,858 miles

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

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

bootlid not opening ? possible crrosion ?

small corroded hole at front inner sill ?

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,321 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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NLS 477W is a 1980 Lancia Beta in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NLS 477W, 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 NLS 477W registered?

NLS 477W is a 1980 Lancia Beta, first registered on 29 October 1980.

Is NLS 477W safe to buy?

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