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TJM 515Y

1983 Lancia Beta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

86,564 mi
Last recorded86,564 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Lancia Beta59,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJM 515Y
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2018 86,564 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake valve leaking compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction very large parking permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reflector deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside inner door release handle broken but still operates

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,743 miles

Offside Front Inner door jam slightly corroded

both front brakes slightly binding

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 21 Mar 2017 84,735 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Passenger's seat insecure all seats (6.2.A.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure all belts (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Jan 2016 84,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front passenger door handle

oil leak

windscreen washers weak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 84,671 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking points (as-marked) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides suspension arms (as-marked) (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

oil leak

vehicle has corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,761 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 79,760 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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TJM 515Y is a 1983 Lancia Beta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 TJM 515Y, 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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TJM 515Y is a 1983 Lancia Beta, first registered on 4 January 1983.

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