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SLB 84W

1981 Lancia Beta

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,844 mi
Last recorded43,844 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLB 84W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,844 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 43,831 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 43,802 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 both sides nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,783 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,613 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,528 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 43,444 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,582 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,151 miles

foot brake at 51% efficiency

hand brake at 16% efficiency

Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,121 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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SLB 84W is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SLB 84W, 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.

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What year was SLB 84W registered?

SLB 84W is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is SLB 84W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLB 84W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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