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F240 UPO

1988 Lancia Thema

Black Petrol 2927cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,022 mi
Last recorded140,022 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Lancia Thema120,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF240 UPO
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,927cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 140,022 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front lower wishbone corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,665 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 139,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 138,590 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 137,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 137,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 10 Jun 2008 135,794 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F240 UPO is a 1988 Lancia Thema in Black with a 2,927cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F240 UPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F240 UPO registered?

F240 UPO is a 1988 Lancia Thema, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F240 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F240 UPO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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