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VLX 320X

1981 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,515 mi
Last recorded86,515 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLX 320X
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,515 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 86,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,605 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sump corroded.

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2020 85,597 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 85,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brakes slightly binding.

body has corrosion

Fail 15 May 2019 85,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,411 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 84,371 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 6 May 2016 84,368 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2015 82,826 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 82,822 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,511 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,213 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 77,213 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 77,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 77,021 miles

Oil leak

rust spots under vehicle

weep from steering rack

Pass 9 May 2009 76,898 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 76,582 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2007 76,254 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 76,216 miles

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.

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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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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VLX 320X is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 7 December 1981.

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