MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
body and sub frame have corrosion
Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
body and sub frame have corrosion
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
sump corroded.
under body corrosion
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking rasck (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
body has corrosion
sump corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all brakes slightly binding.
body has corrosion
All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all brakes slightly binding.
body has corrosion
Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted and not sercure (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
front crossmember rusty
horn button insecure
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
front crossmember rusty
horn button insecure
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rust spots under vehicle
weep from steering rack
Oil leak
rust spots under vehicle
weep from steering rack
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Lancia Beta?
Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VLX 320X is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VLX 320X, 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 VLX 320X registered?
VLX 320X is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 7 December 1981.
Is VLX 320X safe to buy?
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