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H879 ATO

1990 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,564 mi
Last recorded158,564 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Lancia Delta109,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH879 ATO
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 158,564 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 158,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 158,232 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 155,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 155,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 155,019 miles

All brake pipes heavily undersealed

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

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

Underbody heavily undersealed

parking brake efficiency 16%

Fail 9 Mar 2015 155,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes heavily undersealed

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2013 151,828 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 151,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 148,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 144,060 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 144,060 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 141,344 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 141,338 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 135,116 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 134,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside 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(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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H879 ATO is a 1990 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H879 ATO, 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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H879 ATO is a 1990 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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