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G998 RKL

1989 Lancia Thema

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,787 mi
Last recorded132,787 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Lancia Thema128,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG998 RKL
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 132,787 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Sep 2008 129,249 miles

slight imbalance on rear brake .

Fail 12 Sep 2008 129,242 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/sfront wheel binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2007 126,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 122,156 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 122,156 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G998 RKL is a 1989 Lancia Thema in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G998 RKL, 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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G998 RKL is a 1989 Lancia Thema, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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