MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion on floor to sill areas under vehicle
Most underbody seams have corrosion on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
General underbody is showing signs of corrosion.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
washer bottle leaking
How Reliable is the Lancia Thema?
Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J878 BCL is a 1991 Lancia Thema in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 J878 BCL, 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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J878 BCL is a 1991 Lancia Thema, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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