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E145 LPO

1988 Lancia Thema

Maroon Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,908 mi
Last recorded185,908 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Lancia Thema120,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 LPO
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 185,908 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 185,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 182,254 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 182,254 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 178,670 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2012 178,670 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 178,670 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 175,825 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 13 May 2011 175,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 May 2010 171,504 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 171,502 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 162,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 155,594 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 151,330 miles

H.C emission high on idle

Fail 23 Apr 2007 151,330 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

h.c. high on tick over

Pass 10 May 2006 150,173 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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E145 LPO is a 1988 Lancia Thema in Maroon with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Lancia Thema models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 120,764 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 E145 LPO, 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 38 years old, this Lancia Thema is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E145 LPO registered?

E145 LPO is a 1988 Lancia Thema, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E145 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E145 LPO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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