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B5 SEV

1989 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,538 mi
Last recorded183,538 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Lancia Delta107,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SEV
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 183,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 183,455 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 182,974 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 182,257 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 181,764 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 181,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 181,371 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 181,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Apr 2016 180,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

osr handbrake cable route incorrect

Fail 7 Apr 2016 180,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

osr handbrake cable route incorrect

Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,953 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 178,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrision on floors/sills/chassis

Fail 4 Dec 2009 178,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrision on floors/sills/chassis

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,231 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 77,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Lancia Delta?

Based on 16,262 MOT tests across 1,915 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
891
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 825
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 563
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 260
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B5 SEV is a 1989 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Lancia Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 107,178 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 Delta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 825 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 SEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Delta typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Lancia Delta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 SEV registered?

B5 SEV is a 1989 Lancia Delta, first registered on 3 February 1989.

Is B5 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 SEV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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