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A500 JCK

1983 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,065 mi
Last recorded86,065 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Lancia Beta59,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 JCK
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 86,065 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,039 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 86,039 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2018 85,859 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wipers a little slow

Fail 31 Aug 2018 85,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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A500 JCK is a 1983 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 59,686 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 A500 JCK, 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 43 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 A500 JCK registered?

A500 JCK is a 1983 Lancia Beta, first registered on 25 August 1983.

Is A500 JCK safe to buy?

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