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XJR 311T

1979 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,026 mi
Last recorded90,026 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJR 311T
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 90,026 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2014 90,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,903 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside & nearside outer sills have sill covers unable to fully check sills

Fail 11 Apr 2013 89,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside & nearside outer sills have sill covers unable to fully check sills

Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,979 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 86,977 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 85,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 81,982 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2010 81,978 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,972 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XJR 311T is a 1979 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 65,195 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 XJR 311T, 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 47 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XJR 311T is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 15 May 1979.

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