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AFE 374X

1981 Lancia Beta

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

78,612 mi
Last recorded78,612 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Lancia Beta60,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFE 374X
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,489 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,311 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,093 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 77,090 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,846 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 76,842 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,443 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 76,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2012 76,054 miles

Nearside front seat missing at time of test.

Fail 18 May 2012 76,045 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,858 miles

Nearside rear handbrake efficiency a lot lower than offside, but still significant.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 75,857 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear handbrake efficiency a lot lower than offside, but still significant.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,322 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 75,299 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,324 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 74,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 74,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2007 74,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre perished

steering rack gaitors perished

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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AFE 374X is a 1981 Lancia Beta in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1981 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,984 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 AFE 374X, 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 45 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFE 374X registered?

AFE 374X is a 1981 Lancia Beta, first registered on 24 August 1981.

Is AFE 374X safe to buy?

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