Lancia Kappa
Made 1994–2001 · Data updated: 2026-11-09 (week 46)
Fewer than 500 inspections – figures are indicative and intervals wide.
First-time pass
33.3%
±5.2 pp
n = 309
Annual mileage (median)
5,612 km
km per year, between two inspections
Odometer inconsistencies
1.2%
cars whose reading dropped between inspections
Major or dangerous defects
66.7%
share of inspections with that verdict
n = 309
33.3% of Lancia Kappa cars pass the technical inspection at the first attempt (n = 309, all years of manufacture). A typical one covers 5,612 km a year. Odometer inconsistencies were recorded for 1.2% of the cars assessed. The median diesel smoke opacity is 1.28 m⁻¹; 45.4% of measurements exceed the limit.
Pass rate by year of manufacture
Years with n ≥ 30. Whiskers show the 95% interval
| Year | First-time pass | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 36.0% | 24.1–49.9% |
| 1997 | 33.3% | 21.4–47.9% |
| 1998 | 32.8% | 22.3–45.3% |
| 1999 | 30.9% | 21.2–42.6% |
| 2000 | 32.6% | 20.9–47.0% |
CO (petrol, idle)
0.40%
41.3% over the limit · n = 133
Smoke opacity (diesel)
1.28 m⁻¹
45.4% over the limit · n = 152
Inspection verdicts
Lancia Kappa, n = 309
| % | |
|---|---|
| No defects | 11.7% |
| Minor defects | 21.7% |
| Major defects | 62.1% |
| Dangerous defects | 4.5% |
By year of manufacture
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