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MOT History from tests of petrol LANCIA BETAs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:57.09%
(The average a petrol LANCIA BETA year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:282 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Registration plate lamp issues14
Headlamp aim out of alignment14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated11
Rear brake binding9
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||3
Registration plate issues3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Brake hose damaged2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket and inner wing corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
front brake binding Both |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at lower mounting |5.2.6|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
All position lamps not working + number plate lights |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear |7.1.2|1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Centre Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed |3.6.C.1b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|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|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|1
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|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure all belts |5.2.1a|1
Passenger`s seat insecure all seats |6.2.A.1|1
Brake fluid contaminated |1.8 |a||1
Brake valve leaking compensator |1.1.7 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reflector deteriorated |4.1.4 |a||1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
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||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)1
Emissions not tested engine misfireing (7.3.A.1)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated fuel cap not checked wont open (7.2.4c)1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Emissions not tested engine compartment wont open (7.3.A.1)1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1

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