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YYU 453T

1979 Lancia Beta

Brown Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,820 mi
Last recorded64,820 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYU 453T
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,809 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,771 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 64,771 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brakes binding

Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,734 miles

Spare tyre deflated

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 64,734 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,658 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,836 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 63,231 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 63,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YYU 453T is a 1979 Lancia Beta in Brown with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 YYU 453T, 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 YYU 453T registered?

YYU 453T is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 12 March 1979.

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