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WAR 477W

1981 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,447 mi
Last recorded28,447 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 477W
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 28,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened multiple parts of inner braking surface missing due to corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 28,447 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides go over roof (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns off when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened multiple parts of inner braking surface missing due to corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hazard lights not working

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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WAR 477W is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WAR 477W, 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 WAR 477W registered?

WAR 477W is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is WAR 477W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 477W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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