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C14 DYA

1987 Lancia Delta

Maroon Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,278 mi
Last recorded52,278 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Lancia Delta64,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 DYA
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 52,278 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slow in operation.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 51,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 50,792 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 48,868 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 48,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 48,143 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 48,141 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 48,141 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,137 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,132 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,084 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 48,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,075 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,057 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,004 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 48,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,988 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,967 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 47,945 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 47,833 miles

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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C14 DYA is a 1987 Lancia Delta in Maroon with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1987 Lancia Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 64,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C14 DYA, 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 39 years old, this Lancia Delta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C14 DYA is a 1987 Lancia Delta, first registered on 29 April 1987.

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