Lancia Delta
From 904 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits and emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 23 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 23 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 20 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 14 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| a battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 8 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 18% of Delta failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £94.
Lancia Delta on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 3 newly registered in the past year with 1 leaving, a net gain of 2.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 280 | 776 | +1 | -0 | +4 |
| 2025 Q2 | 284 | 768 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 213 | 837 | +1 | -0 | +3 |
| 2024 Q4 | 202 | 845 | +1 | -1 | +0 |
| 2024 Q3 | 284 | 763 | +2 | -0 | +12 |
| 2024 Q2 | 293 | 742 | +2 | -0 | +36 |
| 2024 Q1 | 218 | 781 | +3 | -32 | -29 |
| 2023 Q4 | 194 | 834 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Hf Integrale | Petrol | 140 | 73% |
| Delta Hf Integrale 16V | Petrol | 51 | 27% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 87.4% | emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1992 | 92.4% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 1990 | 79.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 1989 | 80% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected, emissions levels exceed default limits |
Typical mileage
Half of all Deltas tested had between 59,419 and 106,567 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 81,104 median miles, the Delta has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Lancia Delta MOT pass rate?
The Lancia Delta has a 86.6% MOT pass rate based on 904 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lancia Delta?
The most common MOT failure on the Lancia Delta is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include emissions levels exceed default limits.
How many Lancia Deltas are on UK roads?
There are 280 Lancia Deltas currently licensed on UK roads, with 776 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Lancia Delta at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lancia Delta is 81,104 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 59,419 and 106,567 miles.
Buying a used Delta?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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