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L949 GVT

1993 Lancia Dedra

Red Petrol 1756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,805 mi
Last recorded93,805 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Lancia Dedra105,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 GVT
MakeLancia
ModelDedra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,756cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 93,800 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,747 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Fail 16 Aug 2012 93,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 90,294 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,736 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 87,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 84,116 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 84,113 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 82,615 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 82,615 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 76,972 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 76,972 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Lancia Dedra?

Based on 1,550 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 153
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
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L949 GVT is a 1993 Lancia Dedra in Red with a 1,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Lancia Dedra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,668 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 Dedra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L949 GVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Dedra typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Lancia Dedra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L949 GVT registered?

L949 GVT is a 1993 Lancia Dedra, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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