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H338 DMY

1991 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

174,132 mi
Last recorded174,132 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Lancia Delta115,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH338 DMY
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 174,132 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 173,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 173,372 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 173,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 172,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 172,251 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 172,030 miles

both front track rod end gaiters perished

Pass 18 Apr 2019 171,415 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 170,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2017 169,854 miles

Nearside floor edge by joint with outer bodysill corroded but not yet considered excessive

Pass 9 May 2016 168,810 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 May 2016 168,810 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 May 2015 168,122 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 168,122 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 167,376 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 167,376 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 167,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 166,002 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 166,002 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 165,305 miles

Main beam warning lamp does not work. Battery is insecure.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 165,305 miles

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

Main beam warning lamp does not work. Battery is insecure.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 163,569 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 163,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 162,109 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 162,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine overheated during test

Pass 16 Apr 2009 160,230 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 156,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 154,502 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 751,120 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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H338 DMY is a 1991 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1991 Lancia Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 115,221 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 H338 DMY, 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 35 years old, this Lancia Delta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H338 DMY is a 1991 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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