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P977 LJB

1997 Lancia Delta

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,067 mi
Last recorded85,067 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Lancia Delta122,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 LJB
MakeLancia
ModelDelta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 84,468 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 29 Aug 2016 82,816 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 82,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,394 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 81,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 81,376 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2mm of tread on n/s/r tyre

3mm of tread on o/s/r tyre

advanced corrosion to rear cross member

all brake discs slightly scored

corrosion to most suspension parts

cracks in o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre cracked only 3mm of tread

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 74,804 miles

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

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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P977 LJB is a 1997 Lancia Delta in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P977 LJB, 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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P977 LJB is a 1997 Lancia Delta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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