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L396 MBL

1994 Lancia Delta

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,981 mi
Last recorded168,981 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Lancia Delta92,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 MBL
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 168,981 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 166,571 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 165,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 164,732 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 163,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 162,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 160,880 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 160,258 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 160,258 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 160,068 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 159,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 158,222 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 158,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 156,537 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2012 156,537 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2011 156,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 155,541 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 155,518 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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L396 MBL is a 1994 Lancia Delta in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L396 MBL, 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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L396 MBL is a 1994 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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