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E33 FAP

1988 Lancia Thema

Black Petrol 2927cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,519 mi
Last recorded133,519 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Lancia Thema120,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE33 FAP
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,927cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,519 miles

o/s/f floor and outersill corroded

oil leaks

plastic sill covers fitted

underside heavily under sealed in places

Fail 31 Mar 2016 133,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/closing sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f floor and outersill corroded

oil leaks

plastic sill covers fitted

underside heavily under sealed in places

Fail 12 Feb 2016 133,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Some general underbody corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 28 Apr 2015 133,354 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leaks.

n/s/r tyre on limit recommend replacement.

n/s/r under wheel arch heavily corroded.

underside heavily corroded and repaired.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 133,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

heavy oil leaks

nearside rear tyre just on limit suggest attention

nearside rear under wheelarch area heavily corroded

underside of vehicle heavily corroded /repaired and heavily undersealed in places making inspection difficult

Pass 11 Nov 2013 131,011 miles

o/s/f tyre worn very low

oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2013 130,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 9 Nov 2012 127,900 miles

both headlights set on lower limits

dampness around engine and gearbox

handbrake on limit

ofside outer sill cover loose

slight interaction on offside rear light unit

under side of vehicle heavily undersilled unable to view fully

Fail 7 Nov 2012 127,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

both headlights set on lower limits

dampness around engine and gearbox

ofside outer sill cover loose

slight interaction on offside rear light unit

under side of vehicle heavily undersilled unable to view fully

Pass 12 Sep 2011 124,938 miles

damage to both front doors

engine oil leaks

offside rear closing sill corroded and weak

offside rear tyre worn low

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 3 Sep 2011 124,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to both front doors

engine oil leaks

offside rear closing sill corroded and weak

offside rear tyre worn low

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 7 Oct 2010 120,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low performance onn/s hand brake on limits

Fail 6 Oct 2010 120,376 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 120,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

floor structure weak

oil leaks ofrom engine

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 116,492 miles

ref no 089901

Fail 16 Sep 2009 116,492 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 112,103 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 112,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre on limit on unner edge

o/s/r floor corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

stone chips in windscreen

temp repaire to front of exhaust system

Pass 4 Jul 2007 108,108 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 103,946 miles

How Reliable is the Lancia Thema?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
2,084
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
Steering rack gaiter split 104
parking brake recording little or no effort 102
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68
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E33 FAP is a 1988 Lancia Thema in Black with a 2,927cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Lancia Thema models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 120,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lancia Thema fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E33 FAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Thema typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Lancia Thema is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E33 FAP is a 1988 Lancia Thema, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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