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S171 VWJ

1998 Lancia Delta

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,065 mi
Last recorded220,065 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Lancia Delta126,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 VWJ
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 220,065 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 220,062 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 219,839 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 219,255 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 218,616 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 218,616 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 218,485 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 218,485 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 218,266 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2014 218,128 miles

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.

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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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.

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