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YHK 951X

1981 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,819 mi
Last recorded59,819 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHK 951X
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2016 59,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

bad corrosion to o/s and n/s floor pans but not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2015 59,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both centre outer floorpans corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

vehicle bears considerable welded repair

Fail 21 Apr 2015 59,662 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both centre outer floorpans badly corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

vehicle bears considerable welded repair

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,549 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,260 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 57,255 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YHK 951X is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,984 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 YHK 951X, 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 45 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHK 951X registered?

YHK 951X is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 30 September 1981.

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