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Lancia Delta MOT pass rate and common problems

89.9% of Lancia Deltas passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 534 first tests): 87.3% at the first attempt and 2.6% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 67% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 32.7 (95% CI 26.1–40.6; 100 = normal).

Lancia Delta at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate89.9%incl. 2.6% fixed at the test centre2024534
Passed at the first attempt87.3%all first tests2024534
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 26.1–40.6)32.7index100 = normal for its age · rank 39 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024534
Biggest excess: Noise, emissions and leaks6.9per 1007.5 same-age2019–20243117
Dangerous defects3.5per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20243117
Advisory items57.4per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20243117
strip · Lancia Delta · MOT Risk Index · 32.7 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Lancia Delta. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 39 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 28 and 69 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Lancia Delta index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank39of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024534
Best rank within its 95% interval28rankother models held where they are2024534
Worst rank within its 95% interval69rankother models held where they are2024534

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 36.9 to 32.7 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Lancia Delta MOT, and how often?

Lancia Delta MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 17.4 per 100 tests, against 29.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 3,117).

bar · Lancia Delta · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 17.4 vs 29.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment17.4per 10029.32019–2024543
Brakes8.7per 10020.22019–2024270
Noise, emissions and leaks6.9per 1007.52019–2024215
Suspension6.6per 10020.02019–2024205
Body, chassis, structure5.7per 10014.82019–2024179
Visibility4.7per 10010.72019–2024148

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,117 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Lancia Delta got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Lancia Delta MOTs flag suspension most: 21.2 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 3,117).

bar · Lancia Delta · Suspension · 21.2 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension21.2per 10026.22019–2024661
Brakes9.8per 10034.72019–2024305
Tyres8.9per 10039.72019–2024276
Noise, emissions and leaks8.2per 1005.22019–2024255
Body, chassis, structure3.8per 1004.62019–2024119
Non-component advisories2.7per 1007.82019–202484

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,117 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Lancia Delta?

For Lancia Deltas aged 20 or older whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 5.9% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 1,404).

bar · Lancia Delta · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass · 5.9 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20241404
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20241404
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20241404
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20241404
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20241404
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20241404
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20241404
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241404
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241404
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241404
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 283 cars)12.4% next fail2019–2024283
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 283 cars)8.1% next fail2019–2024283
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 283 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024283
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 283 cars)6.0% next fail2019–2024283
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 283 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024283
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 283 cars)4.2% next fail2019–2024283
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 283 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024283
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 387 cars)14.0% next fail2019–2024387
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 387 cars)9.3% next fail2019–2024387
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 387 cars)7.8% next fail2019–2024387
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 387 cars)7.2% next fail2019–2024387
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 387 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024387
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 387 cars)5.7% next fail2019–2024387
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 387 cars)2.6% next fail2019–2024387
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 387 cars)1.6% next fail2019–2024387
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 387 cars)1.6% next fail2019–2024387

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Lancia Delta get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Lancia Delta gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 3.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 42.9 major and 9.1 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Lancia Delta · Dangerous defects · 3.5 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 3.5 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects3.5per 10011.22019–20243117

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,117 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Lancia Delta MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Lancia Delta MOT: about £63 (up to about £120 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 534).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Lancia Delta · Expected repair bill · 63.1 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill63.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue534
Estimated range lower63.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue534
Estimated range upper119.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue534
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)24.4GBP expected contribution140price catalogue534
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer13.8GBP expected contribution200price catalogue534
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)13.1GBP expected contribution150price catalogue534
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)11.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue534

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Lancia Delta more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Lancia Delta and 2 as often or more. The Lancia Delta has an MOT Risk Index of 32.7, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 534).

bar · Lancia Delta · Lancia Delta (this model) · 32.7 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lancia Delta (this model)32.7index100 = normal2024534
MG RV830.1index32.72024548
Ford Cortina30.6index32.72024661
Aston Martin DBX36.8index32.72024521
Lotus Evora32.3index32.72024804
Rolls-Royce Dawn29.7index32.72024453
Aston Martin Rapide32.2index32.72024816
Ferrari 81230index32.72024703
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lotus Esprit34.9index32.72024760

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Lancia Delta MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 6.0% of Lancia Deltas with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 16.9% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 109). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Lancia Delta · Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 2.1–16.2%) · 6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 2.1–16.2%)6% failed first time202450
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 6.9–18.2%)11.4% failed first time2024123
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 7.1–18.6%)11.7% failed first time2024120
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 9.5–28.5%)16.9% failed first time202459

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Lancia Delta last?

39.8% of Lancia Deltas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 11.9% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 1,221).

line · Lancia Delta · 100,000 miles · 39.8 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 39.8. 200,000 miles (rou: 2.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles39.8% of tested cars20241221
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 10.8–13.1%)11.9% of tested cars2024366
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.7%)2.1% of tested cars202465

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Lancia Delta driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Lancia Delta index is 56.6, against 56.5 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 534).

slope · Lancia Delta · Age and mileage adjusted index · 56.6 vs 56.5 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 56.5 vs 56.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index56.6index56.52019–2024534

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lancia Delta engine is best?

For its age, the best Lancia Delta engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 93.3, and the worst the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at 156.2, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 534).

bar · Lancia Delta · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,615 tests, 95% interval 85.7–101.5) · 93.3 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,615 tests, 95% interval 85.7–101.5)93.3index vs model norm100 = model average20242615
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 128.4–187.3)156.2index vs model norm100 = model average2024275

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Lancia Delta fail its MOT most?

Lancia Delta fails first-time MOTs most in Darlington (DL): 43.0% against 18.0% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 114).

bar · Lancia Delta · Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 34.3–52.2%) · 43.0 vs 12.7 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 34.3–52.2%)43.0% fail first time12.72024114
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 8.9–16.1%)12.1% fail first time12.72024315
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 4.3–13.0%)7.5% fail first time12.72024146

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Lancia Delta rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Lancia Delta MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.0 times the national rate: 0.01% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 379).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Lancia Delta · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.0 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.0ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers379

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Lancia Delta?

Of Lancia Deltas with at least three MOTs, 68.3% had three in a row without an advisory, and 10.3% got the same advisory at three or more MOTs (2019–2024, n = 555).

bar · Lancia Delta · Clean MOT streak · 68.3 vs observed chains · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Clean MOT streak68.3%observed chains2019–2024555
Repeat advisory10.3%observed chains2019–2024555
Decreasing odometer60.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024693

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Lancia Delta fails, does it fail again?

17.2% of Lancia Deltas that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 12.9% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 163). The failure most likely to come back is brakes: 15.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Lancia Delta · Repeat after fail · 17.2 vs 12.9 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 17.2 vs 12.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail17.2%12.92019–2024163

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Lancia Delta faults come together?

On Lancia Deltas, ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ and visibility failures turn up together 6.9 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 73).

Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 5.4–8.6)6.9liftexpected joint rate202473
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 4.6–8.8)6.4liftexpected joint rate202440
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 4.4–8.4)6.2liftexpected joint rate202441
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 3.9–8.8)6.0liftexpected joint rate202426
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 4.1–6.9)5.3liftexpected joint rate202462
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 78 tests, 95% interval 4.0–6.3)5.1liftexpected joint rate202478
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 3.6–7.0)5.1liftexpected joint rate202437
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 3.5–6.9)5liftexpected joint rate202438
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 3.0–7.1)4.8liftexpected joint rate202424
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 2.9–7.1)4.7liftexpected joint rate202422
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 3.4–6.2)4.6liftexpected joint rate202446
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 2.9–6.8)4.5liftexpected joint rate202424
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 3.2–5.6)4.3liftexpected joint rate202452
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 2.7–6.3)4.2liftexpected joint rate202424
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 2.5–6.3)4.1liftexpected joint rate202420
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.3–5.6)3.6liftexpected joint rate202421
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Steering + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Brakes + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Suspension + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Tyres + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Lancia Delta had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns matched to the Lancia Delta; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched1campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register534

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Lancia Delta fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 54.7% of Lancia Deltas failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,321 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Lancia Delta · Netherlands · 54.7 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 54.7 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands54.7% failed50.82024 by country1321

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Lancia Delta MOT matter?

Lancia Deltas fail first time most in February (26.0%, against 30.0% for all cars that month) and least in May (14.9%) (2024, n = 534).

line · Lancia Delta · January · 20.7 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 20.7. December: 16.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Lancia Delta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January20.7% fail first time31.12024145
February26.0% fail first time30.02024177
March20.1% fail first time28.32024263
April16.6% fail first time29.82024343
May14.9% fail first time28.82024281
June16.2% fail first time28.12024352
July17.8% fail first time29.32024338
August18.6% fail first time29.22024328
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September15.8% fail first time28.22024285
October18.8% fail first time30.32024276
November17.6% fail first time30.62024187
December16.9% fail first time29.32024142

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 534 initial Lancia Delta tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 534 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Lancia Delta MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/lancia-delta/

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Lancia Delta MOT: quick answers

What is the Lancia Delta first-time MOT pass rate?

87.3% of first attempts passed in 2024 (534 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 534 primary tests: 12.73% failed first time and 89.9% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 32.7 is shown separately.