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F438 UPA

1989 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,248 mi
Last recorded45,248 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Lancia Delta107,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 UPA
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 45,248 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,977 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 44,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,058 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 45,058 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,532 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,657 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 40,657 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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F438 UPA is a 1989 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F438 UPA, 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 F438 UPA registered?

F438 UPA is a 1989 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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