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L170 JOL

1994 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,212 mi
Last recorded172,212 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Lancia Delta92,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 JOL
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 172,212 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 170,633 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 170,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 169,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 168,743 miles

re-clip near side front brake hose

Fail 9 Oct 2019 168,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

re-clip near side front brake hose

Pass 5 Oct 2018 165,986 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 161,851 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 161,805 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams main beam switch not working (1.7.4b)

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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 161,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 157,995 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 149,667 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 142,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 14,261 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 131,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 129,529 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 123,542 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 123,542 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 115,385 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 107,595 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 107,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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L170 JOL is a 1994 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Lancia Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 92,433 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 L170 JOL, 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 32 years old, this Lancia Delta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L170 JOL registered?

L170 JOL is a 1994 Lancia Delta, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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