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XLM 983S

1978 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,355 mi
Last recorded91,355 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLM 983S
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,355 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,879 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,718 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 90,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,364 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section box and join at box (7.1.2)

corrosion to nearside door shut

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 16 Sep 2015 90,137 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section box and join at box (7.1.2)

corrosion to nearside door shut

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,094 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 90,091 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

drivers inner door handle deteriorated slightly

drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism becoming lazy

Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,558 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 88,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,524 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 87,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,538 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 84,665 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

windscreen is discoloured on o/s

Pass 23 Jul 2007 84,665 miles

windscreen is discoloured on o/s

Pass 26 Jul 2006 84,041 miles

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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XLM 983S is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XLM 983S, 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.

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What year was XLM 983S registered?

XLM 983S is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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