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L209 HEN

1994 Lancia Delta

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

54,659 mi
Last recorded54,659 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Lancia Delta92,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL209 HEN
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 54,659 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 54,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,875 miles

various under body corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2023 53,873 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

various under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,891 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,783 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 53,658 miles

Oil leak from engine ( sump pan corroded & pourous)

Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,573 miles

Light oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,384 miles

light oil leaks engine and rear diff area.

slight movement in n/s/r shock absorber shaft.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 53,384 miles

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

light oil leaks engine and rear diff area.

slight movement in n/s/r shock absorber shaft.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,244 miles

slight oil leaks from engine & rear diff.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 53,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leaks from engine & rear diff.

Pass 29 May 2015 52,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

o/s/r chassis corroded

oil leaks from engine & rear diff

plastic sill covers fitted .

Pass 16 May 2014 51,273 miles

cut in tread pattern n/s/r tyre.

slight exhaust blow front flexy pipe and rear box.

Pass 31 May 2013 50,337 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 50,333 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2012 48,091 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 48,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 46,691 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 46,674 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2010 44,102 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 44,101 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust heat shield insecure/

Pass 14 May 2009 42,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 11 May 2009 42,705 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both brake hose ferrules rusty

oil leak from oil pressure sender

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 8 May 2008 41,350 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 41,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rust starting under vehicle most places

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear suspension leg top mounts starting to split

horns weak

Fail 5 Apr 2007 39,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear suspension leg top mpunts starting to split

horns weak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,053 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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L209 HEN is a 1994 Lancia Delta in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L209 HEN, 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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L209 HEN is a 1994 Lancia Delta, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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