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Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie (1989)

449 real MOT outcomes analysed

1989 Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie

CarHunch has 449 1989 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. 449 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 1989 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.

UK

The 1989 Lancia Delta HF Turbo IE has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.7%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these cars face reliability challenges in their fourth decade. The dangerous defect rate is negligible at 0.4%, so safety-critical failures are rare, but the median mileage of 111,214 miles indicates these are well-used machines that have earned their scars.

With only 0.03 failures and 0.1 advisories per vehicle on average, most that make it to the test bay are mechanically sound—the issue is that a third don't make it first time. If you're considering one, expect to budget for pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Lancia's cooling and electrical quirks, and factor in that finding a car in truly good condition will require patience and selectivity.

MOT statistics not available

We have 449 1989 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 1989 Lancia Delta Hf Turbo Ie

Based on MOT data from 449 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.5% 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 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 carVertical 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%
24
Yellow 0.9%
17
Blue 0.7%
13
Green 0.3%
5
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