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SVX 255R

1977 Lancia Beta

Yellow Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,435 mi
Last recorded37,435 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1977 Lancia Beta56,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVX 255R
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,435 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 37,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 37,105 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 37,105 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,064 miles

Struggled on emissions test.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 36,203 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 35,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs showing slight deterioration.

Fail 11 Feb 2017 35,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs showing slight deterioration.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 34,663 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 34,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 34,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,789 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,211 miles

Oil leak

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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SVX 255R is a 1977 Lancia Beta in Yellow with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1977 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 56,797 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 SVX 255R, 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 49 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SVX 255R registered?

SVX 255R is a 1977 Lancia Beta, first registered on 13 April 1977.

Is SVX 255R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVX 255R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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