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H601 XSE

1991 Lancia Delta

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,705 mi
Last recorded176,705 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Lancia Delta115,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH601 XSE
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 176,705 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 176,705 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 168,560 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 168,341 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 160,039 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 158,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 153,846 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Trackrod Inner play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 153,846 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Trackrod Inner play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 153,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of indicators (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 153,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 152,841 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 151,777 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 151,349 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill covers fitted can not check condition of sills properly

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 21 Jun 2014 149,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted unable to check sill condition

Fail 14 Jun 2014 149,380 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted unable to check sill condition

Pass 3 Jun 2013 146,338 miles

can not check outer sills sill covers fitted

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 14 Jun 2012 144,387 miles

Can't inspect outer sills due to covers.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 144,387 miles

Can't inspect outer sills due to covers.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 144,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2011 144,369 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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H601 XSE is a 1991 Lancia Delta in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H601 XSE, 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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H601 XSE is a 1991 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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