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F246 BMS

1989 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,769 mi
Last recorded34,769 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Lancia Delta107,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF246 BMS
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,769 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 34,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 133,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 127,854 miles

VEHICLE VERY MODIFIED

Pass 22 Jul 2014 125,319 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 125,307 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 122,753 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 122,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 120,603 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 118,202 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 118,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 112,670 miles

Advise blue smoke from accept within acceptable limits

Nearside rear door handle broken but still operative.

Fail 24 Jul 2010 112,670 miles

Advise blue smoke from accept within acceptable limits

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear door handle broken but still operative.

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 111,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 103,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 99,421 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 99,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 91,840 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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F246 BMS is a 1989 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Lancia Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 107,178 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 F246 BMS, 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 37 years old, this Lancia Delta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F246 BMS registered?

F246 BMS is a 1989 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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