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L983 ULY

1993 Lancia Dedra

Grey Petrol 1756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,145 mi
Last recorded85,145 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Lancia Dedra105,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 ULY
MakeLancia
ModelDedra
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,756cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 85,145 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 85,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 79,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2021 78,711 miles

front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

slight corrosion showing on a rear brake pipe section

Pass 19 Oct 2019 78,382 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,985 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,664 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 73,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,718 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,358 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,399 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in underseal unable to fully inspect

exhaust rubbers showing fatigue

Fail 5 Aug 2011 67,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

all metal brake pipes covered in underseal unable to fully inspect

exhaust rubbers showing fatigue

Pass 25 May 2010 65,491 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres have surface cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,369 miles

How Reliable is the Lancia Dedra?

Based on 1,550 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 153
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
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L983 ULY is a 1993 Lancia Dedra in Grey with a 1,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Lancia Dedra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lancia Dedra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L983 ULY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Dedra typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Lancia Dedra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L983 ULY registered?

L983 ULY is a 1993 Lancia Dedra, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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