Lancia Delta (1993)
1993 Lancia Delta
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 1993 Lancia Delta. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Lancia Delta passes its MOT at 80.5%, almost exactly matching the UK average, so reliability is broadly typical for a car of this age — though the 11.5% that have suffered a dangerous defect is a genuine concern worth investigating on any used example. At nearly 96,000 miles on average, these cars show moderate mileage for their 30+ years, suggesting they've been reasonably well-used but not excessively thrashed.
The typical Delta racks up 1.89 failures and 6.3 advisories per test, which points to wear and corrosion issues common to 1990s Italian cars — suspension, exhaust, and rust are likely culprits. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on structural rust, fuel system integrity (crucial for older Lancias), and whether the seller can show a full service history to prove the engine and gearbox have been properly maintained.
What to check before buying a 1993 Lancia Delta
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 147 | 80.4% | 1.89 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 87.5% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Lancia Delta vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Lancia Delta vehicles fall between 65,164 and 121,635 miles.
1993 Lancia Delta — Still on the Road
36 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Lancia Delta
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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23%
Oil leak
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21.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.5%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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19.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.4%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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16.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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