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RVB 7S

1978 Lancia Beta

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

43,628 mi
Last recorded43,628 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVB 7S
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 43,628 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 43,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 43,616 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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RVB 7S is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1978 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,122 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 RVB 7S, 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 48 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RVB 7S?

You can check the full history of RVB 7S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RVB 7S registered?

RVB 7S is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 7 July 1978.

Is RVB 7S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVB 7S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVB 7S have outstanding finance?

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