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K848 LHY

1992 Lancia Thema

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,998 mi
Last recorded132,998 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Lancia Thema100,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK848 LHY
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 132,998 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 131,853 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 131,829 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced part of floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced part of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 131,703 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 130,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 177,284 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 175,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside handbrake cable casing split

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2014 170,203 miles

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes are slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres are slightly perished

Outer sill covers fitted

Steering rack mounting bushes are slightly worn

Fail 6 Feb 2014 170,202 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes are slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres are slightly perished

Outer sill covers fitted

Steering rack mounting bushes are slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 165,409 miles

rear exhaust box mounting in poor condition centre exhaust box in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 165,409 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box mounting in poor condition centre exhaust box in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2012 164,517 miles

Dash voltage indicator showing 11-12 volts when vehicle running

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs have slight surface rust

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside steering rack bracket rubber is missing resulting in steering rack to move when front wheels are off the ground and on a slight turn, not when vehicle is on the turning plates or free play being tested.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear discs have slight surface rust

Side skirts fitted

Warning light on dash

Fail 24 Feb 2012 164,517 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Dash voltage indicator showing 11-12 volts when vehicle running

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs have slight surface rust

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside steering rack bracket rubber is missing resulting in steering rack to move when front wheels are off the ground and on a slight turn, not when vehicle is on the turning plates or free play being tested.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear discs have slight surface rust

Side skirts fitted

Warning light on dash

Pass 25 Sep 2010 162,501 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 160,835 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 158,490 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 158,484 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/s handbrake lower reading than o/s requires attention

Pass 20 Oct 2007 156,126 miles

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

crack in corner off windscreen

Fail 12 Oct 2007 155,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

crack in corner off windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2006 148,186 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 148,170 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K848 LHY is a 1992 Lancia Thema in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Lancia Thema models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 100,878 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 K848 LHY, 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 34 years old, this Lancia Thema is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K848 LHY is a 1992 Lancia Thema, first registered on 29 September 1992.

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