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F158 DGT

1988 Lancia Delta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,468 mi
Last recorded215,468 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Lancia Delta103,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF158 DGT
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 215,468 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 215,361 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door corroded

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 215,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 214,725 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 206,710 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 201,058 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 201,058 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 197,072 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 192,035 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 189,363 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 187,981 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 184,337 miles

fuel tank strap broken but secure with other three

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Jun 2013 181,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

one out of three tank strap broken tank still secure

Fail 13 May 2013 181,649 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

one fuel tank strap broken but tank still secure

Pass 22 Dec 2011 178,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 174,393 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2009 155,405 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 155,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 144,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all front head lamps have some corrosion in them

rear diff carrier very rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2008 144,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all head lamps have some corrosion in them

rear diff carrier very rusty

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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F158 DGT is a 1988 Lancia Delta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F158 DGT, 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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F158 DGT is a 1988 Lancia Delta, first registered on 19 September 1988.

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