Lancia Dedra Ie (1993)
1993 Lancia Dedra Ie
CarHunch analysed 187 real MOT records for the 1993 Lancia Dedra Ie. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1993 Lancia Dedra is a reliability nightmare: just 3.4% of these cars pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. With virtually no petrol variants passing cleanly and a median CarHunch score of 50, these vehicles are fundamentally unreliable and likely to need significant work.
At 107,000 miles these Dedras have racked up typical mileage for their age, but they're still failing badly—averaging just 0.06 failures and 0.1 advisories per test suggests the few that do pass are in genuinely poor condition overall. If you're seriously considering a 1993 Dedra, budget heavily for repairs and get a full pre-purchase inspection from a specialist; the numbers suggest you'll be fighting rust, electrics, and mechanical gremlins constantly.
What to check before buying a 1993 Lancia Dedra Ie
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 186 | 3.4% | 0.06 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Lancia Dedra Ie vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Lancia Dedra Ie vehicles fall between 80,149 and 132,931 miles.
MOT History Averages
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