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WES 359K

1980 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,704 mi
Last recorded26,704 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2010
Typical for 1980 Lancia Beta55,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWES 359K
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2010 26,704 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,378 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,047 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 25,949 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WES 359K is a 1980 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 55,115 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 WES 359K, 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 46 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WES 359K is a 1980 Lancia Beta, first registered on 15 February 1980.

Is WES 359K safe to buy?

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