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J125 HGJ

1991 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,648 mi
Last recorded91,648 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Lancia Delta115,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ125 HGJ
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 91,648 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,568 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 91,543 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 91,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 91,489 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,447 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 91,443 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,400 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,345 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 91,305 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 91,299 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive By the sump section (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose bracket has early signs of corrosion.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak at the pinion seal section of the final drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,977 miles

previous welding repairs to near side front chassis

sill covers fitted

some deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2015 90,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,270 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 89,267 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,935 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 87,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 87,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,856 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,580 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 84,580 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,241 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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J125 HGJ is a 1991 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J125 HGJ, 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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J125 HGJ is a 1991 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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