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L175 KPY

1997 Lancia Delta

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,570 mi
Last recorded100,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Lancia Delta122,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL175 KPY
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 100,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

Lower outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front fog light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been undersealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 100,329 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,239 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,995 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 99,984 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 99,843 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 99,608 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 99,362 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 99,123 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 98,769 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 98,455 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 97,888 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 97,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 96,866 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 96,501 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 96,501 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 May 2010 95,742 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 May 2010 95,742 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 95,590 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 95,299 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 94,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 94,618 miles

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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L175 KPY is a 1997 Lancia Delta in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Lancia Delta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 122,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L175 KPY, 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 29 years old, this Lancia Delta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L175 KPY registered?

L175 KPY is a 1997 Lancia Delta, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is L175 KPY safe to buy?

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