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XHJ 781S

1978 Lancia Beta

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,685 mi
Last recorded36,685 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHJ 781S
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,594 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 36,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,386 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 36,386 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,193 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,626 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhast pipe spliting

Fail 14 Mar 2008 35,626 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no fog light tell tales

rear exhast pipe spliting

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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XHJ 781S is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHJ 781S, 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 XHJ 781S registered?

XHJ 781S is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 31 March 1978.

Is XHJ 781S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHJ 781S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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