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WAR 855S

1978 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,215 mi
Last recorded75,215 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 855S
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,215 miles

customer advised nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 73,410 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 73,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 71,656 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 71,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 71,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 855S is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 855S, 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

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What year was WAR 855S registered?

WAR 855S is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is WAR 855S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 855S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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