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YKE 557S

1978 Lancia Beta

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,538 mi
Last recorded9,538 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKE 557S
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 9,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 7,682 miles

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

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

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

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

old repairs to underbody using heavy underseal

Pass 31 Dec 2016 6,725 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill heavy underseal (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill heavy underseal (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 6,023 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Position light switch slightly loose

Fail 27 Jul 2015 6,023 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,628 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise main beam warning light in-op

advise o/s/f door pillar coroded and holed not prescribed area.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 53,623 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise main beam warning light in-op

advise o/s/f door pillar coroded and holed not prescribed area.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 4,742 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 4,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

battery charge system not working

Pass 23 Jul 2011 3,886 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,377 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 98,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 98,304 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YKE 557S is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YKE 557S, 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 YKE 557S registered?

YKE 557S is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 14 June 1978.

Is YKE 557S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKE 557S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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