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H479 DNJ

1990 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,214 mi
Last recorded115,214 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Lancia Delta109,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH479 DNJ
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 115,214 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 115,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 114,613 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 114,613 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at joint by rear hose not considered serious (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all lights dim operation but not seriously low

headlamp switch faulty

Fail 10 Aug 2020 114,605 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water is present but not enough to to go above the wiper blades and clear (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap does not produce adequate seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing light unit missing wiring hanging out (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting excessively loose nearside lower gearbox / engine mount securing bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring around foot pedals (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at joint by rear hose not considered serious (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all lights dim operation but not seriously low

headlamp switch faulty

Pass 10 Aug 2019 114,315 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in front of rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 114,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in front of rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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H479 DNJ is a 1990 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H479 DNJ, 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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H479 DNJ is a 1990 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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