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L442 CPL

1993 Lancia Thema

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,720 mi
Last recorded105,720 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Lancia Thema116,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 CPL
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 105,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 105,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened mounting bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 102,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Aug 2024 102,978 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired compensator (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Aug 2023 102,232 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,173 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 102,170 miles

Emissions not tested Engine making noises (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 102,008 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both showing slight white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch has corrosion but not bad (6.1.B.2)

oil leak but not bad

Pass 12 May 2017 99,645 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 97,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 94,148 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2015 94,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,955 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,212 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,060 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 80,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 75,113 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 72,416 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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L442 CPL is a 1993 Lancia Thema in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 L442 CPL, 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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What year was L442 CPL registered?

L442 CPL is a 1993 Lancia Thema, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L442 CPL safe to buy?

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