MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (UNION) (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
evidence of offside rear tyre rubbing on wheel arch
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Lancia Beta?
Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWK 285R is a 1977 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 SWK 285R, 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 SWK 285R registered?
SWK 285R is a 1977 Lancia Beta, first registered on 21 March 1977.
Is SWK 285R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWK 285R shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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