Lancia Hpe 2000 Ie (1982)
1982 Lancia Hpe 2000 Ie
CarHunch analysed 350 real MOT records for the 1982 Lancia Hpe 2000 Ie. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1982 Lancia HPE 2000 IE has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 60%, well below the UK average of 80%, which reflects the significant challenges of keeping a 42-year-old Italian saloon roadworthy. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, and when failures do occur they're rare at 0.02 per vehicle on average.
These 350 cars are running at a median of 62,830 miles, which is remarkably low for their age and suggests most survivors are cherished rather than daily driven—a pattern that actually masks underlying fragility. With just 0.1 advisories per vehicle, the picture is clear: these cars either pass cleanly or fail outright, leaving little middle ground; if you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection by a Lancia specialist, because when they do go wrong, it tends to be serious.
What to check before buying a 1982 Lancia Hpe 2000 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1982 Lancia Hpe 2000 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 1982 Lancia Hpe 2000 Ie vehicles fall between 62,830 and 65,696 miles.
MOT History Averages
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