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H550 EGU

1990 Lancia Thema

Red Petrol 2927cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,451 mi
Last recorded79,451 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lancia Thema111,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH550 EGU
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,927cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,451 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 79,222 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 77,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 77,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,043 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 76,026 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,976 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 75,802 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,773 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 May 2015 74,353 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 73,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 73,675 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,646 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,986 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,070 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 70,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 69,377 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,614 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 64,645 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 64,645 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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H550 EGU is a 1990 Lancia Thema in Red with a 2,927cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 Lancia Thema models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 111,740 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 H550 EGU, 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 36 years old, this Lancia Thema is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H550 EGU registered?

H550 EGU is a 1990 Lancia Thema, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H550 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H550 EGU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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