Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Chrysler Delta?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Chrysler Delta?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Chrysler Delta?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2011 Chrysler Delta vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

47% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2011 Chrysler Delta reliable?

Based on MOT data from 215 vehicles, the 2011 Chrysler Delta has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2011 Chrysler Delta?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2011 Chrysler Delta are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (54.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (51.2% of vehicles), Oil leak, but not excessive (51.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Chrysler Delta?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Chrysler Delta (2011)

215 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.4% first-time pass rate

2011 Chrysler Delta

CarHunch analysed 215 real MOT records for the 2011 Chrysler Delta. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Chrysler Delta is slightly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 77.4% against the national 80%, and nearly half of these vehicles (47.4%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for safety-conscious buyers. The diesel versions, which make up the bulk of the cohort, perform marginally worse at 77.2% pass rate, suggesting no fuel-type advantage here.

These cars are running at modest mileage for their age (median 67,191 miles), yet they're accumulating serious problems: owners face an average of 3.19 failures and 20.3 advisories per test, pointing to wear in multiple systems rather than isolated weak spots. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and exhaust components, and factor in regular remedial work—this model demands more maintenance than its peers.

We have limited data for the 2011 Chrysler Delta — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

47.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.19

Over 12.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

67k

Middle half: 51k–80k

For context

These stats describe 215 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 215 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 54.5%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 51.1%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Brake wear 47.3%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 31.1%

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken · Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.

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Before you buy a 2011 Chrysler Delta

Based on MOT data from 215 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 47.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (67%)	145	77.2%	3.21
Petrol (33%)	70	77.9%	3.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 886 Chrysler Delta vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 43.7%

387

Black 21%

186

Grey 11.6%

103

Silver 8%

Beige 7.7%

Blue 6.9%

Red 0.6%

Bronze 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Chrysler Delta vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

67,191

typical

51,352

low mileage

79,870

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Chrysler Delta vehicles fall between 51,352 and 79,870 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 51,352 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 51,352–79,870 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Chrysler Deltas sit.

⚠ Over 107,824 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Chrysler Delta — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 50% of 2011 Chrysler Deltas are still active.

101 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.19

Avg failures per vehicle

20.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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