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F389 LKE

1989 Lancia Thema

Red Petrol 2925cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,098 mi
Last recorded93,098 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Lancia Thema128,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 LKE
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,416 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,319 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 92,197 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,191 miles

N/s wiper blade split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s rear brake bind

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 92,191 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

N/s wiper blade split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

O/s rear brake bind

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,894 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2013 90,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 90,500 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,823 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 85,709 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres tread pattern slightly stepped

nearside front indicator lens cracked

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills unable to inspect condition of outer sills

Pass 1 Jun 2006 84,050 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 84,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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F389 LKE is a 1989 Lancia Thema in Red with a 2,925cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F389 LKE, 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 F389 LKE registered?

F389 LKE is a 1989 Lancia Thema, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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