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1981 Lancia Beta 2.0L Petrol · JAB 357K

JAB 357K

1981 Lancia Beta (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1981. Recorded mileage 25,849 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LANCIA BETA
Year / Origin
1981
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08/08/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
25,849 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/08/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1981
Engine
1995cc

JAB 357K Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2024
  • 25,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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JAB 357K Mileage History

  1. 03/06/200612,380 mi
  2. 02/06/200713,363 mi+983 mi
  3. 31/05/200814,305 mi+942 mi
  4. 30/05/200915,236 mi+931 mi
  5. 17/05/201016,024 mi+788 mi
  6. 21/05/201116,547 mi+523 mi
  7. 28/05/201217,059 mi+512 mi
  8. 18/05/201317,723 mi+664 mi
  9. 17/05/201418,542 mi+819 mi
  10. 16/05/201519,322 mi+780 mi
  11. 14/05/201619,954 mi+632 mi
  12. 20/05/201720,559 mi+605 mi
  13. 20/05/201720,559 mi
  14. 19/05/201821,226 mi+667 mi
  15. 18/05/201922,107 mi+881 mi
  16. 08/08/202023,138 mi+1,031 mi
  17. 17/07/202123,836 mi+698 mi
  18. 30/07/202224,691 mi+855 mi
  19. 10/08/202325,363 mi+672 mi
  20. 03/08/202425,849 mi+486 mi

Average of roughly 741 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

JAB 357K MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 20:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Lancia Beta (JAB 357K) between June 2006 and August 2024.

The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY