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HKL 242Y

1983 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,513 mi
Last recorded94,513 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Lancia Beta59,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKL 242Y
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2011 94,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner arch corroded

top front engine mount worn/loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both centre floors corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

vehicle and welding repairs heavily under sealed

Pass 24 May 2010 93,744 miles

alternator not charging correctly

engine or gearbox mounting bush defective

offside front and nearside front top srut mounting brarings slightly stiff

Fail 15 May 2010 93,744 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

alternator not charging correctly

engine or gearbox mounting bush defective

in my opinnion the vehicle structure has been significantly weakend bye corrossion / underside of car has been heavilly undersealed and there may be more corrossion under sealer

offside front and nearside front top srut mounting brarings slightly stiff

Pass 11 Sep 2007 92,782 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2006 92,754 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 92,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 92,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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HKL 242Y is a 1983 Lancia Beta in Black with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 HKL 242Y, 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.

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HKL 242Y is a 1983 Lancia Beta, first registered on 24 May 1983.

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