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SLB 85W

1981 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,695 mi
Last recorded61,695 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLB 85W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 61,658 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 61,658 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2011 61,642 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 61,578 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 61,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 60,277 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 59,882 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,257 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 85W is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 85W, 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 SLB 85W registered?

SLB 85W is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is SLB 85W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLB 85W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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