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JK 45

1991 Lancia Thema

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,199 mi
Last recorded67,199 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Lancia Thema104,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK 45
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,199 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear rust on chassis leg near rear arm

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED OVER OUTER SILLS

Fail 6 Aug 2025 67,193 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED OVER OUTER SILLS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 66,395 miles

plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 4 Feb 2022 66,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,395 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,395 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 66,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,395 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,395 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,395 miles

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

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 14 May 2014 66,395 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

damage to windscreen

Fail 1 May 2014 66,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers fitted to both outer sills

damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 May 2012 66,395 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Some previos welding repairs

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,395 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 66,395 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,394 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,395 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,395 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 66,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,395 miles

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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JK 45 is a 1991 Lancia Thema in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JK 45, 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 JK 45 registered?

JK 45 is a 1991 Lancia Thema, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is JK 45 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JK 45 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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