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OEF 537W

1981 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,638 mi
Last recorded79,638 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEF 537W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,638 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 79,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,742 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 78,742 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OEF 537W is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,999cc 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 OEF 537W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OEF 537W registered?

OEF 537W is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is OEF 537W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEF 537W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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