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F794 RYF

1989 Lancia Delta

Maroon Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,296 mi
Last recorded147,296 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lancia Delta107,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF794 RYF
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 147,296 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

emmisions not carried out due to engine over heating

Fail 30 Mar 2026 147,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

emmisions not carried out due to engine over heating

Pass 10 Feb 2016 146,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 146,162 miles

Advise steering rack gaiters stating to wear

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 146,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise steering rack gaiters stating to wear

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 144,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 19 Mar 2013 144,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 31 Dec 2011 144,279 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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F794 RYF is a 1989 Lancia Delta in Maroon with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F794 RYF, 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 F794 RYF registered?

F794 RYF is a 1989 Lancia Delta, first registered on 29 June 1989.

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