MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,495 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion at both rear top strut mount areas and o/s/r crossmember mount area
front brake flexibles deteriorated, o/s borderline
front wishbone and rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated
n/s handbrake caliper lever not moving to full extent
o/s and n/s engine/gearbox steady shock and bushes worn
seatbelts slow to retract and buttons missing but still operate
slight oil leaks
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember at front both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion at both rear top strut mount areas and o/s/r crossmember mount area
front brake flexibles deteriorated, o/s borderline
front wishbone and rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated
n/s handbrake caliper lever not moving to full extent
o/s and n/s engine/gearbox steady shock and bushes worn
seatbelts slow to retract and buttons missing but still operate
slight oil leaks
brake flexibles slightly deteriorated
front seat belts and buckles slightly deteriorated but not affecting operation
front seatbelts slow to retract
slight corrosion rear strut mount areas
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Fuel hose insecure clip corroded thru (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lhd unit fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Front seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Lancia Beta?
Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DBU 118V is a 1979 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DBU 118V, 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.
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What year was DBU 118V registered?
DBU 118V is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 January 1979.
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