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F985 LJH

1988 Lancia Thema

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,331 mi
Last recorded94,331 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Lancia Thema120,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF985 LJH
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 94,331 miles

o/s/rear tyre low pressure

Fail 11 Apr 2011 94,329 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/rear tyre low pressure

Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,095 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 93,092 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes above fuel tank not checked

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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F985 LJH is a 1988 Lancia Thema in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F985 LJH, 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 F985 LJH registered?

F985 LJH is a 1988 Lancia Thema, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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