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SJJ 147S

1978 Lancia Beta

Brown Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,002 mi
Last recorded54,002 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJJ 147S
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2021 54,002 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,970 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,928 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,921 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,895 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,520 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,291 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 52,728 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,413 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,804 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 51,188 miles

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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SJJ 147S is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Brown with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SJJ 147S, 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

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What year was SJJ 147S registered?

SJJ 147S is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is SJJ 147S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJJ 147S shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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