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OSP 161Y

1983 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,170 mi
Last recorded56,170 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 Lancia Beta59,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSP 161Y
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,170 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 56,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 May 2012 56,138 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 56,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 56,090 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 56,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,042 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside of vechile heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Apr 2010 56,040 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside of vechile heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,030 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OSP 161Y is a 1983 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OSP 161Y, 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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What year was OSP 161Y registered?

OSP 161Y is a 1983 Lancia Beta, first registered on 16 February 1983.

Is OSP 161Y safe to buy?

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