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M396 TSO

1994 Lancia Delta

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,879 mi
Last recorded110,879 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Lancia Delta92,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 TSO
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 110,879 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 110,445 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 109,958 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,444 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,735 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and lower chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,146 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 107,635 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 107,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into compensator corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,704 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 6,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 6,430 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 6,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,304 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 6,007 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

'oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 105,526 miles

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

Slight twist in offside front flexible brake hose

Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,803 miles

sill covers fitted

some wear on front brake discs on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,939 miles

Cut in o/s/r tyre

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 98,939 miles

Cut in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 94,578 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 90,682 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 90,682 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 90,401 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 90,052 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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M396 TSO is a 1994 Lancia Delta in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M396 TSO, 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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M396 TSO is a 1994 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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