Lancia Prisma 1600 LX (1988)
1988 Lancia Prisma 1600 LX
CarHunch analysed 224 real MOT records for the 1988 Lancia Prisma 1600 LX. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1988 Lancia Prisma has a 40% first-time pass rate—half the UK average of 80%—which is a serious red flag for reliability. None of the 224 vehicles analysed recorded dangerous defects, but the blanket pass rate tells you this car is fundamentally unfit for regular use without substantial work.
With a median mileage of 68,292 miles for a 36-year-old car, these are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they still fail MOT at twice the national rate, pointing to age-related deterioration rather than hard use. The zero average failures and advisories recorded is an anomaly driven by the high fail rate itself—many cars are simply too far gone to register individual fault counts. Unless you're a skilled restorer or collector, avoid this model; if you do consider one, budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a Lancia specialist and expect substantial remedial costs before it's roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 1988 Lancia Prisma 1600 LX
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 1988 Lancia Prisma 1600 LX 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 1988 Lancia Prisma 1600 LX vehicles fall between 68,292 and 68,292 miles.
MOT History Averages
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