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F222 VRF

1989 Lancia Thema

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,744 mi
Last recorded58,744 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Lancia Thema128,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF222 VRF
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,744 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 58,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2008 57,967 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front legs have some rust under spring mount

Fail 28 May 2008 57,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 52,905 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,333 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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F222 VRF is a 1989 Lancia Thema in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Lancia Thema models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 128,440 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 F222 VRF, 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 37 years old, this Lancia Thema is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F222 VRF registered?

F222 VRF is a 1989 Lancia Thema, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F222 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F222 VRF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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