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HLX 521V

1979 Lancia Beta

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,733 mi
Last recorded66,733 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLX 521V
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,733 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,305 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 64,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,391 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,155 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,056 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,628 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside inner door handle incomplete but still works

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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HLX 521V is a 1979 Lancia Beta in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLX 521V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HLX 521V registered?

HLX 521V is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 6 September 1979.

Is HLX 521V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLX 521V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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