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ULP 129X

1981 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,829 mi
Last recorded90,829 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULP 129X
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 87,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 87,805 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 May 2015 86,211 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 86,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 85,166 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 85,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Mar 2013 85,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,974 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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ULP 129X is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 ULP 129X, 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 ULP 129X registered?

ULP 129X is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 26 August 1981.

Is ULP 129X safe to buy?

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