MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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
Oil leak
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
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
windscreen is discoloured on o/s
windscreen is discoloured on o/s
How Reliable is the Lancia Beta?
Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is XLM 983S safe to buy?
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