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E415 LYW

1988 Lancia Thema

Maroon Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,903 mi
Last recorded117,903 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Lancia Thema120,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE415 LYW
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 117,903 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 117,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 117,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

faulty front fog light switch

Pass 2 May 2024 117,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 25 Apr 2023 117,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 116,811 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 116,811 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 114,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 114,309 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 111,246 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 110,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,451 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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E415 LYW is a 1988 Lancia Thema in Maroon with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E415 LYW, 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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What year was E415 LYW registered?

E415 LYW is a 1988 Lancia Thema, first registered on 3 March 1988.

Is E415 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E415 LYW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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