MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
body has corrosion
brake pedal has a long travel
Brake pedal travel long
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front lower edge of windscreen starting to delaminate
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pedal travel long
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front lower edge of windscreen starting to delaminate
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lancia Beta?
Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XPP 854S is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XPP 854S, 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 XPP 854S registered?
XPP 854S is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 29 March 1978.
Is XPP 854S safe to buy?
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