1982 Lancia Beta 2.0L Petrol · B612 WKE
1982 Lancia Beta (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1982. Recorded mileage 54,003 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- LANCIA BETA
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B612 WKE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 54,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B612 WKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Lancia Beta (B612 WKE) between April 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2023 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 (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
B612 WKE Mileage History
- 21/04/202353,912 mi
- 05/05/202354,003 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 2,330 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lancia Lancia Beta
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: LANCIA BETA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Lampredi Twin-Cam Timing Belt Snapping and Cylinder Head Damage(Serious)
All petrol Beta engines feature Aurelio Lampredi's interference twin-cam overhead valve design driven by a toothed rubber cambelt. If the belt exceeds its mandatory replacement interval of 36,000 miles or three years, or if the belt tensioner bearing seizes from age, the belt strips teeth or snaps immediately. The pistons collide with the open valves, bending valve stems, destroying valve guides and puncturing piston crowns.
- Gear Shift Linkage Bushing Degradation and Second-Gear Synchro Wear(Moderate)
The Beta's end-on five-speed manual transmission uses an external rod and bell-crank linkage system fitted with plastic and rubber bushes. Over time, engine oil leaks and age soften these bushes, causing severe lever slop, vague gate definition and difficult selection. Furthermore, enthusiastic driving wears the second-gear synchromesh baulk ring, resulting in noisy crunching on quick downshifts when the gearbox oil is cold.
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- Lampredi Twin-Cam Timing Belt Snapping and Cylinder Head DamageSerious
All petrol Beta engines feature Aurelio Lampredi's interference twin-cam overhead valve design driven by a toothed rubber cambelt. If the belt exceeds its mandatory replacement interval of 36,000 miles or three years, or if the belt tensioner bearing seizes from age, the belt strips teeth or snaps immediately. The pistons collide with the open valves, bending valve stems, destroying valve guides and puncturing piston crowns.
- Gear Shift Linkage Bushing Degradation and Second-Gear Synchro WearModerate
The Beta's end-on five-speed manual transmission uses an external rod and bell-crank linkage system fitted with plastic and rubber bushes. Over time, engine oil leaks and age soften these bushes, causing severe lever slop, vague gate definition and difficult selection. Furthermore, enthusiastic driving wears the second-gear synchromesh baulk ring, resulting in noisy crunching on quick downshifts when the gearbox oil is cold.
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