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M256 ALN

1994 Lancia Thema

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,169 mi
Last recorded89,169 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Lancia Thema116,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 ALN
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 89,157 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0,499 (0.300 limit) (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.135 (0.350 limit) (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 81,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 70,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,906 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 70,892 miles

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on inside

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,459 miles

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,365 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,321 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,249 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 68,249 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,533 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,652 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,671 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005
Fail 14 Oct 2005 65,492 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

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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M256 ALN is a 1994 Lancia Thema in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1994 Lancia Thema models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 116,041 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 M256 ALN, 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 32 years old, this Lancia Thema is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M256 ALN registered?

M256 ALN is a 1994 Lancia Thema, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M256 ALN safe to buy?

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