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E973 EBW

1987 Lancia Delta

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,472 mi
Last recorded89,472 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Lancia Delta64,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE973 EBW
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,472 miles

Both rear tyre cracked but no cored visual

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jun 2019 89,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyre cracked but no cored visual

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,989 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 86,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 88,414 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake only 16% , test minimum limit 16%

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,092 miles

Rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,656 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 83,654 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,983 miles

all four tyres perished

rear tyres worn inner edges

slight judder front brakes

Fail 18 Sep 2009 82,983 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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) DANGEROUS

all four tyres perished

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2005 81,806 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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E973 EBW is a 1987 Lancia Delta in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E973 EBW, 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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E973 EBW is a 1987 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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