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H938 GBK

1991 Lancia Thema

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

195,977 mi
Last recorded195,977 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Lancia Thema104,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 GBK
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 195,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 194,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe Rear Mount Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 194,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe Rear Mount Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 191,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear Trailing Arm Mounting Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Limit On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 188,926 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 187,711 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 186,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 183,533 miles

Body corrosion offside rear wheel arch

Both front outer and offside front inner CV gaiters heavily perished

Heavy inner sill/rear chassis/rear subframe corrosion

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2018 181,360 miles

All shock absorbers weak

Various sill corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2017 179,656 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 178,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 175,856 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 174,397 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 174,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 172,109 miles

repairs to underside covered in underseal

Pass 5 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 166,382 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 161,780 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 159,254 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 159,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 157,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 156,112 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 140,357 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side jacking point split from floor

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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H938 GBK is a 1991 Lancia Thema in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1991 Lancia Thema models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,005 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 H938 GBK, 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 35 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 H938 GBK registered?

H938 GBK is a 1991 Lancia Thema, first registered on 25 March 1991.

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