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F20 LAN

1988 Lancia Thema

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,392 mi
Last recorded126,392 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Lancia Thema120,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 LAN
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 126,392 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 126,362 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 126,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 126,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 126,238 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 125,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 123,681 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 120,583 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 116,573 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 108,406 miles

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 5 Nov 2010 108,406 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 106,758 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 102,063 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 99,741 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 96,878 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 96,878 miles

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

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

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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F20 LAN is a 1988 Lancia Thema in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F20 LAN, 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 F20 LAN registered?

F20 LAN is a 1988 Lancia Thema, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F20 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 LAN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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