Lancia Thema MOT Pass Rate and Running Costs

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 34 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

62%

Total Tests

Model Year

1993

Years Covered

About the Lancia Thema

The Lancia Thema was MOT tested 34 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (1993), with an average pass rate of 62%. That's 20 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Compared to the Lancia brand average of 87%, the Thema is 25 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lancia models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1995cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,761

Per month£230/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1993 details

How reliable is the Lancia Thema?

vs average of all models-20% (82% avg)

vs Lancia brand average-25% (87% avg)

Lancia Thema by Year

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Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1993	62%	34	101,439 mi

Questions about the Lancia Thema

Is the Lancia Thema reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (1993), the Lancia Thema averages a 62% MOT pass rate, from 34 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 20 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.