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G249 SBW

1989 Lancia Thema

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,934 mi
Last recorded174,934 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Lancia Thema128,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 SBW
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 174,934 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 169,363 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective before tank (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2024 169,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster seized caliper (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective by rear of central box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 166,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 166,104 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 155,878 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 155,826 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 155,091 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 155,091 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 155,047 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,022 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear wheel arch corroded at top around strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 57,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear wheel arch corroded at top around strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 152,959 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 152,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 151,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre top & nearside lower corner cracked (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 151,094 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre top & nearside lower corner cracked (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 150,186 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 148,738 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 148,729 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 146,915 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 146,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 143,685 miles

both rear top spring seats corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 143,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 138,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 134,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 134,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 125,897 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 129,895 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 123,675 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 123,673 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 116,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 109,649 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 109,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 103,446 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2005 103,446 miles

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

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

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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G249 SBW is a 1989 Lancia Thema in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G249 SBW, 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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G249 SBW is a 1989 Lancia Thema, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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