MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Lancia Delta?
Based on 16,262 MOT tests across 1,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S171 VWJ is a 1998 Lancia Delta in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S171 VWJ, 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 S171 VWJ registered?
S171 VWJ is a 1998 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S171 VWJ safe to buy?
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