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J297 CAO

1992 Lancia Delta

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,216 mi
Last recorded85,216 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Lancia Delta114,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 CAO
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 85,216 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 84,595 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 84,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 84,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 83,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 83,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 82,703 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 81,967 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 81,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 79,859 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 79,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 79,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,214 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,866 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 75,344 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 75,344 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,868 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 66,455 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 66,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 56,155 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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J297 CAO is a 1992 Lancia Delta in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J297 CAO, 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 J297 CAO registered?

J297 CAO is a 1992 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J297 CAO safe to buy?

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