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F597 GAV

1989 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,308 mi
Last recorded107,308 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lancia Delta107,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 GAV
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 107,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 106,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 106,567 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 106,331 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,933 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,978 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 104,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 103,590 miles

Engine has oil leak.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 103,062 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 102,213 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 101,678 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 101,071 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 100,879 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 100,876 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 100,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 99,089 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 99,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 98,756 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 97,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

slight play in both steering rack rubber mounts

Pass 31 Aug 2006 96,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

slight movement in steering rack mount rubbers

slight rust starting on offside jacking point

Pass 13 Sep 2005 95,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear engine mount weakened by power steering fluid

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Sep 2005 95,505 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pad warning light on and wires broken

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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F597 GAV is a 1989 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 F597 GAV, 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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F597 GAV is a 1989 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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