Lancia Dedra Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lancia Dedra reliable? We analysed 1,550 real MOT tests across 313 vehicles to find out.
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The Lancia Dedra is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lancia Dedra.
Lancia Dedra Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lancia Dedra. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lancia Dedra MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lancia Dedra to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lancia Dedra Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lancia Dedra fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lancia Dedra Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lancia Dedra owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lancia Dedra MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lancia Dedra year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 149 | 65.8% | 65,834 | 92,214 | 135,303 |
| 1993 | 501 | 64.5% | 81,976 | 105,668 | 122,884 |
| 1992 | 309 | 64.1% | 78,378 | 94,523 | 117,054 |
| 1991 | 254 | 64.2% | 83,521 | 101,894 | 135,710 |
| 1990 | 263 | 71.5% | 38,801 | 76,796 | 107,283 |
How Long Does a Lancia Dedra Last?
Based on 313 Lancia Dedra vehicles on UK roads.
Lancia Dedra Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lancia Dedra MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lancia Dedra
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
71.5% MOT pass rate from 263 tests
64.1% MOT pass rate from 309 tests
The best year to buy a used Lancia Dedra is 1990, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 71.5% across 263 tests. The 1992 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lancia Dedra Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancia Dedra THIS CAR | 66.3% | 1,550 | 97,774 mi | 36 yrs |
| Lancia Delta | 76.1% | 16,262 | 105,762 mi | 39 yrs |
| Lancia Beta | 70.3% | 3,619 | 60,527 mi | 49 yrs |
| Lancia Fulvia | 78.3% | 3,282 | 58,178 mi | 60 yrs |
| Vauxhall Insignia Sri Nav Cdti S/s | 85.4% | 487 | 77,131 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lancia Delta (76.1% pass rate) and the Lancia Beta (70.3% pass rate), the Lancia Dedra trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Lancia DedraShould you buy a used Lancia Dedra?
The Lancia Dedra has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.3% across 1,550 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Lancia Dedra are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (153 recorded failures), seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (139), and brake pipe excessively corroded (98). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Lancia Dedra owner drives around 2,508 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Lancia Dedra models stay on UK roads for around 36 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.