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J97 NLN

1991 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,613 mi
Last recorded76,613 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Lancia Delta115,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 NLN
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 76,613 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 76,613 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 76,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 76,429 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,326 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 76,326 miles

Position lamp not working 4x (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 76,233 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 76,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,114 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 76,045 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 75,644 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 75,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,853 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,266 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,942 miles

Both front tyres wearing out on inner edge

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

O/S handbrake cable cracked

O/S/F fog lamp cracked

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

Oil leaks from engine

Rear anti-roll bar touching exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 72,153 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 71,187 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,187 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,682 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 68,477 miles

Oil leak

offside front spot light lens broken

Fail 21 May 2009 68,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside front spot light lens broken

Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,768 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 66,685 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Chip on n/s front upper windscreen.

Pass 11 May 2007 60,014 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2007 60,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 52,458 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 52,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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J97 NLN is a 1991 Lancia Delta in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J97 NLN, 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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J97 NLN is a 1991 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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