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A940 XAN

1983 Lancia Beta

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,207 mi
Last recorded62,207 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Lancia Beta59,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA940 XAN
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 62,207 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,557 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2009 31,291 miles

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

exhaust leak from front pipe going to no.1-4 cylinders

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,636 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 29,602 miles

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

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

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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A940 XAN is a 1983 Lancia Beta in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A940 XAN, 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 A940 XAN registered?

A940 XAN is a 1983 Lancia Beta, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A940 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A940 XAN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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