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H42 JEC

1998 Lancia Delta

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,947 mi
Last recorded107,947 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lancia Delta126,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 JEC
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 107,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 107,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,340 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 107,160 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 107,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 106,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,426 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 104,565 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 102,673 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 102,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 102,542 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 100,438 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 100,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 99,015 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 99,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 96,980 miles

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

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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H42 JEC is a 1998 Lancia Delta in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Lancia Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 126,933 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 H42 JEC, 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 28 years old, this Lancia Delta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H42 JEC registered?

H42 JEC is a 1998 Lancia Delta, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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