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F785 RML

1988 Lancia Thema

Red Petrol 2927cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,483 mi
Last recorded20,483 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Lancia Thema120,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF785 RML
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,927cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 20,483 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,077 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 19,770 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 19,733 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight weeping of grease from n/s/f cv gaitor

Pass 25 Nov 2013 19,695 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,231 miles

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,448 miles

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT LOWER SWIVAL

Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,443 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,312 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,282 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,227 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 18,072 miles

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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F785 RML is a 1988 Lancia Thema in Red with a 2,927cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F785 RML, 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 F785 RML registered?

F785 RML is a 1988 Lancia Thema, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F785 RML safe to buy?

The MOT history for F785 RML shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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