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E954 NOW

1988 Lancia Thema

Grey Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,562 mi
Last recorded112,562 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Lancia Thema120,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE954 NOW
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 112,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 112,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 112,061 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 110,173 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,434 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 108,560 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,913 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 106,019 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,586 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 105,586 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect TAPE ON LIGHT (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect TAPE ON LIGHT (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PUMP BLOCKED (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread has surface cracks (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread has surface cracks (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake pipe close to strut

Fail 11 Jan 2016 100,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread has surface cracks (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread has surface cracks (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake pipe close to strut

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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E954 NOW is a 1988 Lancia Thema in Grey with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E954 NOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E954 NOW?

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What year was E954 NOW registered?

E954 NOW is a 1988 Lancia Thema, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E954 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E954 NOW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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