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BKO 181Y

1982 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,444 mi
Last recorded9,444 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1982 Lancia Beta57,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKO 181Y
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 9,444 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe gasket gone (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 9,444 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe gasket gone (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 9,246 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 102,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of exhaust near silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear jackpoints holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 916 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 868 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion underbody front and rear suspension

light scracthes to screen

Fail 17 Feb 2014 868 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion underbody front and rear suspension

light scracthes to screen

Pass 4 Feb 2013 534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

frone and rear suspension components corroded

outer cills corrroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 533 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

frone and rear suspension components corroded

outer cills corrroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 146 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 98,826 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,916 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 95,916 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 91,767 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 91,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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BKO 181Y is a 1982 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 57,752 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 BKO 181Y, 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 44 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BKO 181Y is a 1982 Lancia Beta, first registered on 4 August 1982.

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