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J79 WTF

1991 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,934 mi
Last recorded167,934 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Lancia Delta115,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 WTF
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 167,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside wax oiled heavily.

Pass 11 Aug 2025 167,370 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 167,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 166,831 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 166,531 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 166,445 miles

Offside inner sills corroded to hole not in a perscribed area

Rear door apertures corroded (lower)

Pass 20 Jul 2020 166,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 165,928 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 163,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 161,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 159,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 156,741 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 156,737 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 151,620 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 149,588 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2013 149,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 146,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Jun 2012 146,830 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 141,892 miles

Advisories as per original VT32

Underside heavily undersealed where welding done

Fail 17 May 2011 141,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

all tyres worn on edges

chassis and floor corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded

front bumper damaged

outer and rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 135,904 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil sump corroded

front crossmember and rear floor corroded

n/s handbrake swollen at caliper

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 12 May 2010 135,904 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil sump corroded

front crossmember and rear floor corroded

n/s handbrake swollen at caliper

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 28 May 2009 133,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f bumper is damaged

Fail 28 May 2009 133,129 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f bumper is damaged

Pass 21 May 2008 128,459 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

floor and inner/outer sills corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 13 May 2008 128,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

floor and inner/outer sills corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2007 120,992 miles

light corrosion in floorpans and in o/s outer sill.

Pass 11 May 2006 114,629 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit on inner edges. †front brake discs pitted on inner faces. †all brake pipes corroded.

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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J79 WTF is a 1991 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J79 WTF, 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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J79 WTF is a 1991 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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