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VLT 338S

1977 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,248 mi
Last recorded10,248 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Lancia Beta56,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLT 338S
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 10,248 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater inoperative, wiring damaged.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 5,067 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,634 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 99,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 98,867 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 98,867 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,008 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 97,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 95,781 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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VLT 338S is a 1977 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLT 338S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLT 338S registered?

VLT 338S is a 1977 Lancia Beta, first registered on 10 September 1977.

Is VLT 338S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLT 338S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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