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F148 EBV

1988 Lancia Thema

Blue Petrol 2925cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,554 mi
Last recorded180,554 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Lancia Thema120,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 EBV
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,925cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 180,554 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 179,633 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 177,647 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 176,120 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 176,120 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 172,844 miles

exhaust system very rusty

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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F148 EBV is a 1988 Lancia Thema in Blue with a 2,925cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F148 EBV, 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 F148 EBV registered?

F148 EBV is a 1988 Lancia Thema, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F148 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F148 EBV shows 6 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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