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L73 SUM

1992 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,628 mi
Last recorded117,628 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Lancia Delta114,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 SUM
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 117,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 117,626 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,744 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 116,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 116,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Underbody coated in undereal and slightly corroded where visible

Fail 27 Apr 2021 116,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Underbody coated in undereal and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 115,731 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroding

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 115,731 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 22 May 2013 115,136 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 115,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 110,754 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 109,129 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 107,598 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 107,116 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 107,090 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2009 99,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,035 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,803 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 77,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 59,322 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 59,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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L73 SUM 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 63.6%.

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 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 L73 SUM, 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 L73 SUM registered?

L73 SUM is a 1992 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is L73 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L73 SUM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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