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J596 NLJ

1992 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

156,366 mi
Last recorded156,366 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Lancia Delta114,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 NLJ
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 156,366 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 155,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 154,670 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 154,337 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 154,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 152,883 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 151,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 151,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 150,212 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 146,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 144,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 140,220 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 134,673 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 134,673 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 128,141 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 124,377 miles

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

drvers washer jet could do with adjusting

Pass 7 Aug 2010 118,294 miles

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

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2010 118,280 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear back panell corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2007 110,616 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 100,443 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 89,476 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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J596 NLJ is a 1992 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J596 NLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J596 NLJ registered?

J596 NLJ is a 1992 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J596 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J596 NLJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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