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YEG 738T

1979 Lancia Beta

Brown Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,910 mi
Last recorded68,910 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEG 738T
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,910 miles

Nearside Rear outer c.v gaiter pin holed.

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded in places.

bothside rear brake binding, marginal pass.

horn sound little harsh.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,802 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,044 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 67,782 miles

All tyres cracking on tread

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 67,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All front and rear tyres are perishing.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,921 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 66,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,690 miles

both rear tyres cracking close to cords

Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking close to cords.

Pass 28 May 2008 65,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 65,600 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 65,195 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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YEG 738T is a 1979 Lancia Beta in Brown with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YEG 738T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEG 738T registered?

YEG 738T is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 21 March 1979.

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The MOT history for YEG 738T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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