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YAJ 396T

1978 Lancia Beta

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,565 mi
Last recorded45,565 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAJ 396T
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 42,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,327 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,327 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,519 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,085 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,000 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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YAJ 396T is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAJ 396T, 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 YAJ 396T registered?

YAJ 396T is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YAJ 396T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAJ 396T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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