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YUW 887T

1978 Lancia Beta

Beige Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,706 mi
Last recorded19,706 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUW 887T
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 19,706 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near Side & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 19,706 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near Side & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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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YUW 887T is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Beige with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 YUW 887T, 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 YUW 887T registered?

YUW 887T is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 24 November 1978.

Is YUW 887T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUW 887T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YUW 887T have outstanding finance?

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