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L42 DVR

1993 Lancia Thema

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,384 mi
Last recorded163,384 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Lancia Thema116,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 DVR
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 163,384 miles

Battrey is loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 161,442 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 161,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 159,381 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 159,203 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 159,200 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 159,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L42 DVR is a 1993 Lancia Thema in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Lancia Thema models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 116,390 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 L42 DVR, 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 33 years old, this Lancia Thema is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L42 DVR is a 1993 Lancia Thema, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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