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URD 498S

1978 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,192 mi
Last recorded78,192 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURD 498S
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,242 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,084 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,932 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 75,915 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,802 miles

advise corrosion forming on rear metal brake pipes.advise general corrosion to under body and suspension units.advise offside coverto steering perished.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 75,684 miles

advise slight play in both sides lower ball joints and slight dampness on o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,665 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 75,665 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise front and rear brake pipes getting corroded. †.

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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URD 498S is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 URD 498S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was URD 498S registered?

URD 498S is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 25 April 1978.

Is URD 498S safe to buy?

The MOT history for URD 498S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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