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PVO 987X

1981 Lancia Beta

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,902 mi
Last recorded61,902 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVO 987X
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,902 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,965 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 58,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,075 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,070 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,484 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 56,484 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,321 miles

crack in n/s headlamp

o/s handbrake effort

sills

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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PVO 987X is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PVO 987X, 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 PVO 987X registered?

PVO 987X is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is PVO 987X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVO 987X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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