Lancia Thema Ie Turbo (1988)
1988 Lancia Thema Ie Turbo
CarHunch is tracking 173 1988 Lancia Thema Ie Turbo vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1988 Lancia Thema IE Turbo has a 0% first-time MOT pass rate across 173 vehicles tested—a stark contrast to the 80% UK average—which signals serious structural or systemic issues with this model cohort. No vehicles in this dataset have recorded dangerous defects, but the complete absence of passes suggests these cars are either mechanically spent, missing critical emissions equipment, or simply no longer roadworthy by modern standards.
At 36 years old, these Lancias are approaching or beyond economical repair territory; the zero pass rate combined with a median carhunch score of 50 reflects vehicles that survive only as collectors' pieces or projects rather than daily drivers. If you're considering one, budget for a full professional inspection and treat any MOT attempt as the beginning of a restoration, not a quick fix.
We have 173 1988 Lancia Thema Ie Turbo vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Lancia Thema Ie Turbo
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.
Before you buy a Lancia Thema Ie Turbo
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 172 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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