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FSH 516Y

1982 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

78,277 mi
Last recorded78,277 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Lancia Beta57,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSH 516Y
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,277 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 13 Nov 2025 78,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both lower suspension arm bushes soft

Pass 3 Dec 2024 74,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to N/S/R

Fail 27 Nov 2024 74,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Not locking in position (2.2.2 (a))

N/S/F outer C.V boot perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to N/S/R

Pass 16 May 2022 64,664 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2022 64,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member [ sub frame mount ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2021 59,906 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear x 2 (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 59,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen x 2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear x 2 (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 56,733 miles

Slight play in O/S/R lower arm rear bush

Fail 22 Apr 2020 56,733 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Dipped beam and main beam wrong way round (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Slight play in O/S/R lower arm rear bush

Fail 21 Mar 2020 56,732 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

?gearbox leak

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Intermitant horn fault

Slight play in O/S/F lower arm inner bushes

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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FSH 516Y is a 1982 Lancia Beta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 FSH 516Y, 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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What year was FSH 516Y registered?

FSH 516Y is a 1982 Lancia Beta, first registered on 22 November 1982.

Is FSH 516Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSH 516Y shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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