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LANCIA THEMA Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 192 LANCIA THEMAs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 199 in 2020 Q3 — only 96% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 7 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 4 (2.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 92% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the LANCIA THEMA is rarer than 53% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (192 in the latest data).
Rarer than 53% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the THEMA
The Lancia Thema (Type 834) is an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Lancia between 1984 and 1994, and one of four cars to share the Type Four platform alongside the Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat Croma and Saab 9000. The Thema was first shown at the Turin Motor Show in 1984. The Thema was available as a saloon and as a station wagon designed and produced by Pininfarina. In February 2011, it was reported that the second generation of the Chrysler 300C, due for launch later that year, would be marketed as Lancia Thema in all European markets, except the UK and Ireland, which would retain the...
LANCIA THEMA — questions & answers
How many LANCIA THEMA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 192 LANCIA THEMA were still registered in the UK — 16 licensed and on the road, plus 176 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LANCIA THEMA rare?
The LANCIA THEMA is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (192), making it rarer than 53% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the LANCIA THEMA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of LANCIA THEMA on UK roads rose by 4 (2.1%).
What fuel do most LANCIA THEMA use?
Most LANCIA THEMA run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the LANCIA THEMA peak?
The LANCIA THEMA peaked at 199 registered in 2020 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.