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J259 UNV

1992 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,720 mi
Last recorded104,720 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Lancia Delta114,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 UNV
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 104,720 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 104,002 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,884 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,145 miles

genaral underbody corrosion

handbrake outer cable worn

previous welding repairs to rear inner arches

rear tyres perrished on tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,036 miles

brake discs rusting all 4

Pass 4 Sep 2013 102,027 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 13 Sep 2012 102,012 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion starting on sills

front brake pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

slight play both track rod arms

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Fail 30 Aug 2011 102,005 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion starting on sills

front brake pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

slight play both track rod arms

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 31 Aug 2010 101,850 miles

nearside tyre worn on inside an outside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 101,703 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 101,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f strut top starting to rust

Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 99,515 miles

ight corosion near n/s gearbox mounting

n/s rear brake hose clip missing

Pass 30 Sep 2006 97,079 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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J259 UNV is a 1992 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1992 Lancia Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 114,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J259 UNV, 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 34 years old, this Lancia Delta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J259 UNV registered?

J259 UNV is a 1992 Lancia Delta, first registered on 29 January 1992.

Is J259 UNV safe to buy?

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