Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1987 Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie?

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 1987 Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie?

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 1987 Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1987 Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie?

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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Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie (1987)

468 real MOT outcomes analysed

1987 Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie

CarHunch has 468 1987 Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 468 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1987 Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Lancia vehicles below.

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Got a specific Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 1987 Lancia Delta HF Turbo IE does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so we have no inspection statistics to report on pass rates, defects, or failure patterns for this cohort. This is unsurprising: the Delta was produced until 1994, and very few examples from 1987 remain registered and tested in the UK today—468 vehicles is likely a partial or incomplete sample. What we do know is that the Delta HF Turbo was a genuinely capable hot hatchback with a turbocharged engine and rally pedigree, but by 2024 any survivor is a 37-year-old car that will be owned for passion rather than practicality. If you're considering one, focus on documented service history, rust inspection (Lancias of this era are notorious for corrosion), and have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with 1980s Italian turbo engines.

MOT statistics not available

We have 468 1987 Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1987 Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie

Based on MOT data from 468 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,839 Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 30.2%

555

White 25.8%

475

Black 14.6%

268

Silver 10.7%

197

Maroon 8.3%

153

Grey 7.2%

132

Turquoise 1.3%

Yellow 0.9%

Blue 0.7%

Green 0.3%

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