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VUA 889X

1981 Lancia Beta

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,562 mi
Last recorded41,562 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUA 889X
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 41,562 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,447 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,432 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 41,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 41,427 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 41,417 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,472 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,423 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,924 miles

front & rear brake discs rusting

Fail 30 Oct 2007 37,924 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear brake discs rusting

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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VUA 889X is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VUA 889X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUA 889X registered?

VUA 889X is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is VUA 889X safe to buy?

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