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RKU 311X

1981 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,604 mi
Last recorded27,604 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKU 311X
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 27,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 27,586 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working when brake pedal is depressed (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 27,111 miles

Offside Front brakes lightly binding

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2020 27,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bush insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged on webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end of (6.1.2 (a))

dampness around brake load sensing valve?

Fail 15 Mar 2019 25,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end of (6.1.2 (a))

dampness around brake load sensing valve?

Pass 6 Feb 2018 18,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 18,475 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 18,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 18,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s and n/s/f floor pannels corroded but not excessivly

play in n/s/r shock absorber insert

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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RKU 311X is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RKU 311X, 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 RKU 311X registered?

RKU 311X is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 30 October 1981.

Is RKU 311X safe to buy?

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