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D18 VHF

1988 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

104,185 mi
Last recorded104,185 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Lancia Delta103,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 VHF
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 May 2025 104,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate light dull

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

Pass 18 May 2024 104,170 miles

Centre exhaust pipe joint leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 21 May 2023 104,108 miles

Centre exhaust pipe joint leak

Fail 14 May 2023 104,108 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Centre exhaust pipe joint leak

Pass 3 Apr 2022 103,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 103,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 103,880 miles

Braking system leaking servo vac pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,740 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2018 103,732 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working tail lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,502 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 103,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 102,695 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r outer cv gaiter perished

n/s/r wheel dented on inner edge

o/s and n/s registration lamps dull

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2014 100,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r outer cv gaiter perished

n/s/r wheel dented on inner edge

o/s and n/s registration lamps dull

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2013 100,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 100,280 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2009 99,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f brake hose fouling on wheel on lock to lock check

slight movement in steering column

Fail 19 May 2009 99,325 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake hose fouling on wheel on lock to lock check

slight movement in steering column

Fail 15 Aug 2007 99,302 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 96,225 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 96,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 92,107 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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D18 VHF is a 1988 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1988 Lancia Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 103,698 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 D18 VHF, 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 38 years old, this Lancia Delta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D18 VHF is a 1988 Lancia Delta, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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