Lancia Delta
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 755 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
755
Best Year
1993 (97%)
Years Covered
6
About the Lancia Delta
The Lancia Delta has been tested 755 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (1990 to 1995), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1993 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 71 tests. The 1990 model has the lowest at 84%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The LANCIA DELTA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 83,346 miles, while the newest (1995) averages 57,524 miles.
Compared to the Lancia brand average of 87%, the Delta performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Lancia range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Lancia Delta by Year
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