Lancia Delta MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lancia Delta. Check any Delta by registration number below.

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88.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.6%

vs Lancia Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lancia Delta — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lancia Delta has an average MOT pass rate of 88.8%, which is 0.6 percentage points below the Lancia brand average of 89.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Delta is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Lancia Delta fails its MOT are windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Delta for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Lancia Delta, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Lancia Delta performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 67 vehicles

97.0%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

2012

Based on 108 vehicles

96.3%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

2011

Based on 208 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Mileage at 5yr

124k mi

2010

Based on 245 vehicles

97.1%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Mileage at 5yr

114k mi

2009

Based on 470 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Mileage at 5yr

108k mi

Mileage at 10yr

176k mi

2008

Based on 160 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Mileage at 10yr

170k mi

1999

Based on 174 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Mileage at 10yr

114k mi

1998

Based on 273 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

1997

Based on 320 vehicles

85.0%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

1996

Based on 420 vehicles

86.2%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

1995

Based on 98 vehicles

93.9%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.5%

1994

Based on 229 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.6%

1993

Based on 113 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.4%

1992

Based on 281 vehicles

90.7%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

7.5%

1991

Based on 128 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

9.0%

1990

Based on 222 vehicles

80.2%Good

Lancia average: 89.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.0%

1989

Based on 173 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

10.8%

1988

Based on 124 vehicles

83.1%Good

Lancia average: 89.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.6%

1987

Based on 30 vehicles

66.7%Average

Lancia average: 89.4%

Retest Rate

42.1%

0

Based on 565 vehicles

85.0%Excellent

Lancia average: 89.4%

Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

Top MOT Failures — Lancia Delta

The most common reasons a Lancia Delta fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

9.2%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

9.2%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

5.8%

Lancia Delta Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Lancia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lancia models.

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87.9% pass rate

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90.2% pass rate

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89.9% pass rate

Lancia Thesis

94.6% pass rate

Lancia Phedra

96.7% pass rate

Lancia Unclassified

82.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Lancia Delta

Lancia Delta — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lancia Delta MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lancia Delta?

The average MOT pass rate for the Lancia Delta is 88.8% compared to the Lancia average of 89.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Lancia Delta?

The most common MOT failures on the Lancia Delta are: Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (9.2%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (9.2%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (5.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Lancia Delta reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 88.8%, the Lancia Delta is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Lancia Delta?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Lancia Delta?

Typical mileage for the Lancia Delta: 124,174 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Delta to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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