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LGO 698V

1979 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,952 mi
Last recorded24,952 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Lancia Beta65,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGO 698V
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 24,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 24,930 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened On N/S near lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 24,496 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 23,911 miles

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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LGO 698V is a 1979 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGO 698V, 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 LGO 698V registered?

LGO 698V is a 1979 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is LGO 698V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGO 698V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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