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J345 XVW

1991 Lancia Thema

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,104 mi
Last recorded75,104 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Lancia Thema104,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ345 XVW
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 75,104 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine missfiring ( hence no emissions taken )

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion n/s cill area

Fail 31 May 2012 74,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion n/s cill area

Pass 31 May 2011 73,694 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S spotlight glass missing.

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 73,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S spotlight glass missing.

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,735 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 72,716 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,338 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 71,324 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,243 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 67,049 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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J345 XVW is a 1991 Lancia Thema in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J345 XVW, 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.

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What year was J345 XVW registered?

J345 XVW is a 1991 Lancia Thema, first registered on 26 November 1991.

Is J345 XVW safe to buy?

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