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VMK 308S

1978 Lancia Beta

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,796 mi
Last recorded70,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMK 308S
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,796 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 70,345 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 69,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 67,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,459 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,017 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 65,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 May 2010 64,353 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 63,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 62,410 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,549 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,485 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 57,957 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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VMK 308S is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMK 308S, 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

How do I check the history of VMK 308S?

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What year was VMK 308S registered?

VMK 308S is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 22 June 1978.

Is VMK 308S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMK 308S shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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