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J70 EVO

1998 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,415 mi
Last recorded136,415 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lancia Delta126,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 EVO
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 136,415 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 136,415 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2006 133,716 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 133,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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J70 EVO is a 1998 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Lancia Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 126,933 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 J70 EVO, 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 28 years old, this Lancia Delta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J70 EVO registered?

J70 EVO is a 1998 Lancia Delta, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is J70 EVO safe to buy?

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