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SNV 594

1978 Lancia Beta

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,957 mi
Last recorded43,957 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNV 594
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 43,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 43,885 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 May 2017 43,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,411 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 43,406 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 14 May 2015 43,069 miles

o/s/r brake reading slightly down

Fail 5 May 2015 43,063 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2014 42,564 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 42,313 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 41,583 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brakes alight drag

o/s/r upper suspension attatchment advanced corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2009 40,988 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brakes alight drag

o/s/r upper suspension attatchment advanced corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,909 miles

all 4 brakes slightly binding on

Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,942 miles

all four tyres cracked with age.

bottom front suspension arm bushes perished.

rear suspension arm bushes perished.

slight blow from exhaust downpipe.

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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SNV 594 is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SNV 594, 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.

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SNV 594 is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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