Lancia Delta (1992)
1992 Lancia Delta
CarHunch analysed 363 real MOT records for the 1992 Lancia Delta.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 363 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 1992 Lancia Delta passes its MOT on the first attempt just 78.4% of the time, fractionally below the UK average of 80%, which isn't a major red flag but suggests slightly above-average wear for a car of this age. The dangerous defect rate of 14.3% is moderate and not a serious buyer concern, though it's worth factoring into your inspection checklist.
These Deltas are running at a median 110,294 miles, which is entirely reasonable for a 32-year-old car, yet owners are seeing an average of 2.0 failures and 6.7 advisories per test—pointing to accumulated corrosion, suspension play, and trim issues rather than catastrophic mechanical problems. Before purchasing, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the underside and brake lines, as the advisory load suggests older cars in this cohort are holding together but need careful attention to rust.
The 1992 Lancia Delta passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (78.4%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 363 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 363 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992.
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Before you buy a 1992 Lancia Delta
Based on MOT data from 363 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 362 | 78.3% | 2 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,888 Lancia Delta vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Lancia 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.
Half of all 1992 Lancia Delta vehicles fall between 78,484 and 140,918 miles.
1992 Lancia Delta — Still on the Road
Most 1992 Lancia Deltas are still being driven.
101 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% 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.
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