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G538 YJB

1990 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

178,626 mi
Last recorded178,626 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lancia Delta109,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 YJB
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 178,626 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 178,624 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 178,488 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair new discs and pads fitted balanced ok maybe an adjustment of the compensator may help. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 178,475 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brakes low effort

Pass 27 Feb 2024 178,324 miles

extensive welding carried out front to rear of vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2024

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

extensive welding carried out front to rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2022 177,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 177,436 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 177,436 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 177,037 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 176,285 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 176,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 170,182 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 170,182 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 169,547 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 169,547 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 167,734 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 167,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear strut mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 167,126 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 166,829 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 166,830 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 166,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 166,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 166,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 166,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 166,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 166,822 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 166,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 166,818 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 166,771 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 166,738 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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G538 YJB is a 1990 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1990 Lancia Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 109,530 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 G538 YJB, 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 36 years old, this Lancia Delta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G538 YJB is a 1990 Lancia Delta, first registered on 6 February 1990.

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