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E552 AGC

1988 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,857 mi
Last recorded122,857 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Lancia Delta103,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE552 AGC
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 122,857 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 122,857 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 122,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 122,819 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under the wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced is dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 122,752 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 122,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 121,839 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 121,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,060 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 118,910 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 116,239 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 116,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,434 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 115,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 114,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 113,264 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 109,842 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 105,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 104,743 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 102,427 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 98,929 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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E552 AGC is a 1988 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 E552 AGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E552 AGC registered?

E552 AGC is a 1988 Lancia Delta, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E552 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E552 AGC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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